Summer Learning Toolkit
Pathway:Education & Opportunity
Sub-pathway:Equitable Access to Enrichment & Out-of-School Learning
LEARNING CENTER RESOURCE
Summer Learning Toolkit
Organization:
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:
Full Toolkit Home:
https://wallacefoundation.org/toolkit/summer-learning-toolkitDirect PDF Library:
https://wallacefoundation.org/toolkit/summer-learning-toolkit/resourcesSummer Learning Knowledge Center:
https://www.wallacefoundation.org/knowledge-center/summer-learning
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.