The Wallace Foundation

Activist organizations face unique operating challenges, some of which can lead to staff burnout, tension, and, ultimately, turnover. This study explains why this matters. https://bit.ly/4B1XK0U

What does it look like when districts, states, universities, and communities collaborate effectively to develop strong school leaders? A new report shares insights from the field: https://bit.ly/4yT8Lj3

How are school districts working with states and universities to develop stronger school leaders? A new CALL-ECL report examines the partnerships of eight districts working to build high-quality leadership pipelines. https://bit.ly/4yT8Lj3

“Could I shadow you for a day?” That’s one of 300 flyers hung by Avi Lichtenstein, a 16-year-old from NYC. A pet groomer, psychologist, airline captain, tattoo artist, and many others have all offered to show him the ropes. (Paywall might apply). https://on.wsj.com/3Ub0NmN

Young people share their input on what factors make out-of-school-time programs worth attending. Read more. https://bit.ly/4BguLXr

Nationwide, more than 19 million kids who want to attend afterschool programs are still waiting to get in. Today, Wallace spotlights @afterschool4all.bsky.social's annual Lights on Afterschool event, created to raise awareness for afterschool programming. https://bit.ly/4dM1uK8

A new CALL-ECL report examines how school districts are partnering with state education agencies, universities, and community-based organizations to develop effective principals who lead for all students. https://bit.ly/4yT8Lj3

In honor of @afterschool4all.bsky.social's 27th annual Lights on Afterschool celebration tomorrow, hear what young people have to say about afterschool programs. https://bit.ly/4BguLXr

High school junior Avi Lichtenstein has one goal for the school year: shadow one person a week at their job, to get a better idea of where he wants to work when he’s older. Read more. (Paywall might apply). https://on.wsj.com/3Ub0NmN

Funders can be doing more to recognize the value of “cultural maintenance” in arts and cultural organizations, says this brief. Read more. https://bit.ly/4i7eQ5Y

The Principal Pipeline Podcast features in-depth conversations with school principals, district-level leaders, state leaders, and university officials. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or here. https://bit.ly/4idKjn2

At many community-focused arts organizations, the heavy lifting that goes into hosting large-scale community events often goes unseen. See what this means for staff. https://bit.ly/4i7eQ5Y

Headed to the Grantmakers in the Arts Conference next week in Memphis? Join us on Monday, Oct. 19, for a conversation about Wallace’s current arts initiative, with insights from organization leaders about the ways funders can support cultural collaborations and strengthen the arts ecosystem.

To respond to work-life balance challenges, The Esperanza Peace and Justice Center instituted monthly mental health stipends. Read more about how they’re combatting staff burnout. https://bit.ly/4B1XK0U

At many community-focused arts organizations, the heavy lifting that goes into hosting large-scale community events often goes unseen. See what this means for staff. https://bit.ly/4i7eQ5Y

School is in session: Wallace’s Principal Pipeline Podcast features 11 episodes on school leadership. Get episode summaries here. https://bit.ly/4idKjn2

This month's top story: Wallace’s focus on economic mobility and a new Ad Council campaign for the skilled trades. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to get all the details. https://bit.ly/4y9vnuY

Self Help Graphics & Art runs small- and large-group events for artists and the broader L.A. community. What kind of toll does that take on their staff? https://bit.ly/4i7eQ5Y

BIPOC arts orgs across the Southwest rely on community networks for mutual support, cultural expression, and resilience. New research explores the challenges they face and what more equitable funding could look like. https://bit.ly/3V6iQe9

Interviews with law clerks, judges, and legal experts from an IllumiNative study found that media portrayals and stereotypes of Native Americans impact judicial outcomes. https://bit.ly/46LII1v

What do we mean by “economic mobility?” See what Wallace president Jean S. Desravines has to say. https://bit.ly/4z85DAl

We're joining The Ad Council, Dycom, Ford, and The Home Depot for a new campaign to help unlock the American Dream for young people who feel like it's been out of reach. Read more (paywall may apply). https://bit.ly/4dJxsq8

What do we mean by “economic mobility?” See what Wallace president Jean S. Desravines has to say. https://bit.ly/4z85DAl

Factors such as education, social media, and storytelling may help change misconceptions about Native peoples. Read more here. https://bit.ly/46LII1v

How are Native peoples ignored or misrepresented in our society, and what can be done about it? Read this study. https://bit.ly/46LII1v

The Southwest is often framed as a “cultural desert.” New research challenges that narrative, highlighting how BIPOC arts organizations sustain culture, community, and resilience across the region. https://bit.ly/3V6iQe9

When it comes to supporting students, Jasper City Schools offers a transformative idea: Ask not how one meets the requirements. Ask what one can do to help students thrive. https://bit.ly/4dczJtH

NASBE’s latest policy update argues that, while innovative high school models have expanded, principals’ access to support has not kept up. What can districts do? https://bit.ly/3V7kSum

National League of Cities’ new messaging toolkit is tailored to city leaders who are looking for the best ways to speak out and support afterschool programming. https://bit.ly/3SYAW0L

On the heels of BlackStar film festival’s 15th anniversary, WHYY highlights BlackStar’s role as a space for Black, Brown, and Indigenous artists to showcase their visionary, experimental film work. https://bit.ly/4zPY4iV

The first of three articles in @aasa.org's series spotlights Jasper City Schools in Alabama, and how their journey to improve summer learning revealed that meaningful change begins with planning. https://bit.ly/4dczJtH

How can principals be better supported to lead innovative high schools? NASBE’s recent policy update provides insight. https://bit.ly/3V7kSum

Afterschool programs are essential on many levels—to introduce youth to new interests and pathways, build skills, foster relationships, and strengthen communities. City leaders can look to the National League of Cities to learn how to support programming. https://bit.ly/3SYAW0L

What happens when summer learning is reimagined as an opportunity rather than an obligation? Jasper City Schools and Alabama’s Department of Education show what’s possible. https://bit.ly/4dczJtH

Four school leadership strategies for sustaining innovative schools include: 1) an instructional vision, 2) cultivated relationships, 3) distributed leadership, and 4) partnerships. Learn more from NASBE. https://bit.ly/3V7kSum

Read more about Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater, a participant in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative. https://bit.ly/4xJxUwQ

Education leaders are redesigning summer learning to improve student outcomes and well-being. Read more about Jasper City Schools in Alabama, one of the districts participating in the District Summer Learning Network, led by FHI 360 and @aasa.org. https://bit.ly/4dczJtH

Are you a city leader looking to build support for afterschool programs? The right messaging can help. Read the National League of Cities’ step-by-step guide. https://bit.ly/3SYAW0L

Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater, an NYC-based theater, employs strategies to build and sustain community trust. Learn more about this and their participation in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative. https://bit.ly/4xJxUwQ

A recent Wallace initiative partnered with 18 arts organizations rooted in communities of color to learn more about their strategies for success—one of which was BlackStar Projects. https://bit.ly/4zPY4iV

Theaters. Cultural centers. Museums, and more. Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative looks at the experiences and impact of various arts organizations across the country. https://bit.ly/4xJxUwQ

A Wallace study highlights the Philadelphia-based BlackStar Projects, a film organization, as a model for helping community-centered arts organizations thrive. https://bit.ly/4zPY4iV

Youth leaders looking for ways to strengthen their arts programming can look to this handy roadmap. https://bit.ly/3SXil5l

A recent article from @whyynews.bsky.social sheds light on BlackStar Projects’ participation in Wallace’s Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative. https://bit.ly/4zPY4iV

Pregones/PRTT was one of 18 arts organizations that collaborated with fellowship researchers as part of Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative. https://bit.ly/4xJxUwQ

American Theatre digs into Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative, which tapped early career scholars to work with 18 arts organizations rooted in communities of color, highlighting one partnership at Theater Mu. https://bit.ly/4gzwopl

Looking for ways to improve arts learning for young people? This framework might help. https://bit.ly/3SXil5l

One participating organization of Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative, Theater Mu, has found value in connecting with fellow cohorts and building a shared community. https://bit.ly/4gzwopl

Research-backed resources can help youth arts leaders improve their programming. Find out how. https://bit.ly/3SXil5l

In the Bay Area, artists and culture bearers are doing more than creating art. They’re building belonging, preserving culture, and strengthening communities. New research explores how. https://bit.ly/4vYxEZy