The purpose of this playbook is to provide a long-term, comprehensive, and sustainable framework for planning, collaborating, and executing evidence-based practices and partnerships for high-quality summer and out-of-school time (OST) experiences.
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Policy Changes Affecting Education and Philanthropy: Resources and Events

Find EdFunders and partner resources and events here that support education philanthropy's strategy around and management of the transition to the new federal administration and ongoing policy updates.
2025 Annual Conference & 30th Anniversary Sponsorship
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Summer Learning: A Bridge to Student Success and America’s Recovery, a COVID-19 PLAYBOOK
Remaking Tomorrow: Learning in a Post-Pandemic Future
This publication aims to build on the momentum sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic to inspire stakeholders across the greater Pittsburgh region to shape and reshape a future of learning that is just, equitable and learner-centered.
Ready to Partner
Learning Heroes, along with National PTA and Univision, created Ready to Partner, a research-based bilingual resource to help parents and teachers join forces as they prepare for a different kind of school year.
Police in Schools: A Background Paper
This paper was developed by the American Federation of Teachers and the Education Civil Rights Alliance to be used as a background tool on the issue of police in schools. Includes lesson plan resources.
Evaluating a Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program for At-Risk Youth in Alternative Schools
This brief highlights evidence on the impacts of the Teen Choice curriculum for youth in alternative schools in and around New York City.
Barriers to Bridges: Teacher Perspectives on Accelerating Learning, Leadership, and Innovation in the Pandemic
This report examines the frontline experiences of educators during the COVID-19 pandemic and provides recommendations for education leaders and policymakers based on teachers’ guidance and input.
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