The Wallace Foundation
@wallacefoundation.bsky.social
Our mission is to help all communities build a more vibrant and just future by fostering advances in the arts, education leadership, and youth development.
How accurately does national arts data reflect Native peoples’ artistic and cultural participation? A study by First Peoples Fund and NORC takes a closer look. https://bit.ly/49cUx2G
December 17, 2025 at 6:05 PM
How accurately does national arts data reflect Native peoples’ artistic and cultural participation? A study by First Peoples Fund and NORC takes a closer look. https://bit.ly/49cUx2G
The pandemic years proved that districts & states could act boldly to address students’ needs in a time of crisis. Can they continue to prioritize summer as a critical time for learning, growth, and connection? https://bit.ly/3WhHzto
December 17, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The pandemic years proved that districts & states could act boldly to address students’ needs in a time of crisis. Can they continue to prioritize summer as a critical time for learning, growth, and connection? https://bit.ly/3WhHzto
A new ethnographic study highlights themes guiding how the Queer Women of Color Media Arts Project has made filmmaking more accessible to queer women of color for more than 25 years. Read the brief. https://bit.ly/3KUxUXl
Owning Their Own Stories An ethnographic study of Queer Women of Color Media Arts Project in San Francisco
This brief looks at how an organization’s mission to serve underrepresented identities in filmmaking builds a community around art and activism.
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December 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
A new ethnographic study highlights themes guiding how the Queer Women of Color Media Arts Project has made filmmaking more accessible to queer women of color for more than 25 years. Read the brief. https://bit.ly/3KUxUXl
Read about how Cleveland’s MyCom and Tulsa’s Opp Project are making the case for out-of-school-time programs that support the whole child. https://bit.ly/4pV9Nrx
December 16, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Read about how Cleveland’s MyCom and Tulsa’s Opp Project are making the case for out-of-school-time programs that support the whole child. https://bit.ly/4pV9Nrx
Culturally specific dance organizations play an integral role in preserving culture and community, but they are often overlooked by arts service organizations and funders. A new study examines their structures, funding, & challenges in Northern California. https://bit.ly/4597jwA
Keepers of the Flame A study of culturally specific dance organizations in Northern California
This brief looks at what makes culturally specific dance organizations and their work in Northern California unique.
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December 16, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Culturally specific dance organizations play an integral role in preserving culture and community, but they are often overlooked by arts service organizations and funders. A new study examines their structures, funding, & challenges in Northern California. https://bit.ly/4597jwA
The University of Pittsburgh is looking for students to join the nation’s only EdD program in out-of-school learning! Deadline for application is Feb 1st. Learn more. https://bit.ly/4pjLceu
EdD in Out-of-School Learning - University of Pittsburgh School of Education
Become a senior leader who conceptualizes, creates, and improves impactful out-of-school learning experiences The EdD in Out-of-School Learning major is for experienced informal learning and out-of-sc...
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December 16, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The University of Pittsburgh is looking for students to join the nation’s only EdD program in out-of-school learning! Deadline for application is Feb 1st. Learn more. https://bit.ly/4pjLceu
New brief looks at how a theater focused on the Asian American experience creates a space for belonging and expression: https://bit.ly/4rV6nWJ
From Margins to Center Stage An ethnographic study of Theater Mu in the Twin Cities
This brief looks at how a theater founded by and for Asian Americans creates a space for belonging and expression
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December 16, 2025 at 4:14 AM
New brief looks at how a theater focused on the Asian American experience creates a space for belonging and expression: https://bit.ly/4rV6nWJ
"Research has shown that the arts can be a powerful context for young people's learning and personal development," says Wallace’s vice president of research. Learn more. https://bit.ly/4gWmmyo
Cultivating Creativity and Connection Through Youth Arts
Two studies offer clues about how arts programs could help prepare young people for their future.
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December 15, 2025 at 7:18 PM
"Research has shown that the arts can be a powerful context for young people's learning and personal development," says Wallace’s vice president of research. Learn more. https://bit.ly/4gWmmyo
New #AA3PM data finds that affordability, accessibility, and availability are key barriers to participation in afterschool opportunities. Learn what challenges exist for families: https://bit.ly/47nwIV3
December 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
New #AA3PM data finds that affordability, accessibility, and availability are key barriers to participation in afterschool opportunities. Learn what challenges exist for families: https://bit.ly/47nwIV3
New #youtharts research by @ucirvine.bsky.social and Kylie Peppler introduces a taxonomy of outcomes to better capture and communicate the value of youth arts participation. https://bit.ly/3JUigLk
December 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM
New #youtharts research by @ucirvine.bsky.social and Kylie Peppler introduces a taxonomy of outcomes to better capture and communicate the value of youth arts participation. https://bit.ly/3JUigLk
New data shows that parents recognize the benefits of afterschool, from keeping kids safe to helping them build new skills. #AA3PM #afterschool https://bit.ly/47nwIV3
December 13, 2025 at 7:10 PM
New data shows that parents recognize the benefits of afterschool, from keeping kids safe to helping them build new skills. #AA3PM #afterschool https://bit.ly/47nwIV3
The theme of this year’s top stories is: the importance of strong relationships. See which articles made the list. https://bit.ly/48sa4eD
December 12, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The theme of this year’s top stories is: the importance of strong relationships. See which articles made the list. https://bit.ly/48sa4eD
"Research has shown that the arts can be a powerful context for young people's learning and personal development," says Wallace’s vice president of research. Learn more. https://bit.ly/4gWmmyo
Cultivating Creativity and Connection Through Youth Arts
Two studies offer clues about how arts programs could help prepare young people for their future.
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December 12, 2025 at 8:50 PM
"Research has shown that the arts can be a powerful context for young people's learning and personal development," says Wallace’s vice president of research. Learn more. https://bit.ly/4gWmmyo
Start planning your 2026 #summerlearning program now! In her latest article, Education Northwest’s chief research officer Allison Crean Davis reminds us that summer learning = opportunity for students, teachers, & communities. https://bit.ly/4oLnub0
It’s Autumn. Time for States to Start Planning for Summer School
Crean Davis: Designing & delivering high-quality summer programs requires many of the same district-level efforts needed to plan a full academic year.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Start planning your 2026 #summerlearning program now! In her latest article, Education Northwest’s chief research officer Allison Crean Davis reminds us that summer learning = opportunity for students, teachers, & communities. https://bit.ly/4oLnub0
Hear from Wallace’s VP of research about why adolescence is a critical moment for development and how our new #youthdevelopment initiative aims to help strengthen career exploration opportunities for adolescents. https://bit.ly/4rbFbm2
Can the Youth Development Sector Accelerate Communities' Cradle-to-Career Goals?
A new, multiyear initiative hopes to help produce evidence and fill gaps around what adolescents need—and how communities can help them
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December 12, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Hear from Wallace’s VP of research about why adolescence is a critical moment for development and how our new #youthdevelopment initiative aims to help strengthen career exploration opportunities for adolescents. https://bit.ly/4rbFbm2
While the short-term benefits of youth participation in community arts programs are well documented, there has been less focus on long-range outcomes. This new framework assesses the lasting impacts of involvement in youth arts programs: https://bit.ly/3JRUWOj
December 11, 2025 at 7:28 PM
While the short-term benefits of youth participation in community arts programs are well documented, there has been less focus on long-range outcomes. This new framework assesses the lasting impacts of involvement in youth arts programs: https://bit.ly/3JRUWOj
States across the country are investing in summer learning programs & creating spaces where young people build confidence, connection & community. Explore how statewide partnerships are helping make high-quality summer learning accessible to more students: https://bit.ly/3WhHzto
December 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
States across the country are investing in summer learning programs & creating spaces where young people build confidence, connection & community. Explore how statewide partnerships are helping make high-quality summer learning accessible to more students: https://bit.ly/3WhHzto
Want to know what resonated most with education and arts folks in 2025? Hint: it wasn’t AI. See our most-read stories of the year. https://bit.ly/48MYfPj
December 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Want to know what resonated most with education and arts folks in 2025? Hint: it wasn’t AI. See our most-read stories of the year. https://bit.ly/48MYfPj
“These reports suggest that community-based art programs may provide a unique environment for developing relationships that can ultimately help young people navigate an unpredictable road ahead.” https://bit.ly/4gWmmyo
Cultivating Creativity and Connection Through Youth Arts
Two studies offer clues about how arts programs could help prepare young people for their future.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
“These reports suggest that community-based art programs may provide a unique environment for developing relationships that can ultimately help young people navigate an unpredictable road ahead.” https://bit.ly/4gWmmyo
As 2025 comes to a close, we looked back at our most-read stories—and one theme stood out: relationships matter. Here are our top 10 stories of the year. https://bit.ly/4rMLXis
December 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
As 2025 comes to a close, we looked back at our most-read stories—and one theme stood out: relationships matter. Here are our top 10 stories of the year. https://bit.ly/4rMLXis
What happens when schools & community orgs move from crisis response to true partnership? Ask Chattanooga 2.0 and Hamilton County Schools—they're tackling absenteeism, mental health & family engagement together. https://bit.ly/47M3a3s
From Crisis Response to Enduring Partnership
How out-of-school-time intermediaries and schools can work together in support of youth and families
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December 9, 2025 at 6:37 PM
What happens when schools & community orgs move from crisis response to true partnership? Ask Chattanooga 2.0 and Hamilton County Schools—they're tackling absenteeism, mental health & family engagement together. https://bit.ly/47M3a3s
Wondering what articles made our Top 10 List this year? The results are in! https://bit.ly/4pvgH66
December 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Wondering what articles made our Top 10 List this year? The results are in! https://bit.ly/4pvgH66
Wallace’s VP of research discusses how our new Advancing Opportunities for Adolescents initiative aims to strengthen positive youth development opportunities for adolescents. https://bit.ly/4rbFbm2
Can the Youth Development Sector Accelerate Communities' Cradle-to-Career Goals?
A new, multiyear initiative hopes to help produce evidence and fill gaps around what adolescents need—and how communities can help them
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December 9, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Wallace’s VP of research discusses how our new Advancing Opportunities for Adolescents initiative aims to strengthen positive youth development opportunities for adolescents. https://bit.ly/4rbFbm2
Does an audience’s distance from a performing arts venue affect whether or not they will attend a live event? If distance is a factor, can organizations do anything to entice audiences from further away? Read more in a new brief: https://bit.ly/49q9Rtf
December 8, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Does an audience’s distance from a performing arts venue affect whether or not they will attend a live event? If distance is a factor, can organizations do anything to entice audiences from further away? Read more in a new brief: https://bit.ly/49q9Rtf
What do salsa dancing and Sunday brunch have to do with leadership? For Wallace’s new president Jean S. Desravines, they’re key to staying grounded and connected. https://bit.ly/4r7Wh46
Why Wallace's New Leader Never Misses His Morning Workout
Wallace's president Jean S. Desravines takes the 5 Questions quiz
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December 8, 2025 at 6:09 PM
What do salsa dancing and Sunday brunch have to do with leadership? For Wallace’s new president Jean S. Desravines, they’re key to staying grounded and connected. https://bit.ly/4r7Wh46