Summer Learning Toolkit

Pathway:Education & Opportunity

Sub-pathway:Equitable Access to Enrichment & Out-of-School Learning

LEARNING CENTER RESOURCE
Summer Learning Toolkit

Organization:

The Wallace Foundation

Mission:

To provide evidence-based tools, guidance, and practical resources to help school districts and community-based organizations deliver high-quality, effective summer learning programs that advance equity and student achievement.

Why It Matters:

Summer learning loss disproportionately impacts students from low-income communities. This toolkit offers research-backed strategies and practical tools to help bridge that gap—ensuring that summer becomes a time for growth, not regression.

Key Links:

Key Programs / Tools:

  • District-Level Planning Guides

  • Curriculum Resources for Math & ELA (Grades 1–9)

  • Professional Development & Staffing Guidance

  • Family Engagement Toolkits

  • Scheduling & Operations Templates

  • Evaluation & Continuous Improvement Tools

Alignment with The Change Lab:

The Summer Learning Toolkit supports equitable access to opportunity and high-impact learning beyond the classroom. It strengthens the ecosystem of youth development, fosters educational resilience, and empowers communities to co-create systems where all students can thrive—especially during out-of-school time.

Strategic Alignment:

  • Supports systemic change by offering scalable, practical interventions

  • Promotes belonging through community engagement in program design

  • Helps build civic infrastructure around education equity

Engagement Level:

Activated – This is a hands-on resource for educators, program leaders, and civic planners ready to implement or scale solutions.

Role in the Ecosystem:

The Wallace Foundation acts as a catalyst and convener, translating research into actionable resources that drive change in education and youth development systems. Their toolkit empowers local districts and nonprofits to close opportunity gaps and build summer programs that work.


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