What kind of factors do students believe enhance programming for young people? And what tactics do they recommend for leaders to encourage attendance? Learn more. bit.ly/4BguLXr

Activist organizations face unique operating challenges, some of which can lead to staff burnout, tension, and, ultimately, turnover. This study explains why this matters. 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: 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. 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). on.wsj.com/3Ub0NmN

Young people share their input on what factors make out-of-school-time programs worth attending. Read more. 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's annual Lights on Afterschool event, created to raise awareness for afterschool programming. bit.ly/4dM1uK8

The Role of Partnerships in Supporting Equity-Centered School Leadership: Lessons From Intensive Work in Eight Urban Districts ~ @WallaceFdn

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What makes a principal the right fit for a school? Explore this playlist from @WallaceFdn for insights on school leadership, principal preparation, and finding the right leaders to help schools thrive.

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

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. bit.ly/4yT8Lj3

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). 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. 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. 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. bit.ly/4i7eQ5Y

Headed to the Grantmakers in the Arts Conference in Memphis? Join us on Monday 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, @esperanzacenter instituted monthly mental health stipends. Read more about how they’re combatting staff burnout. 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. bit.ly/4i7eQ5Y

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

America needs people who know how to build things, fix things and make things work. Electricians. Technicians. Welders. Plumbers. Construction workers. Manufacturing experts. These careers matter. The people who do them matter. And America’s future depends on them.

America is led trades crisis: an estimated 2.1 million positions could go unfilled by 2030. Meanwhile, many young adults are unaware of how to pursue these careers. The issue isn’t a lack of demand or opportunity. It’s making sure the next generation knows where those opportunities are and how to get started.

That’s why @Ford is proud to be a founding partner in a new @AdCouncil effort with Dycom, The @HomeDepot and the @WallaceFdn to help more young people understand the opportunities available in the trades.

There are incredible careers available for people who want to work with their hands, solve real problems and build things that matter. We need these skills to build the future of America. And we need to do a much better job showing young people what’s possible. That’s my hope for this new campaign… to make these careers easier to see and easier to pursue.

Derrick Feldman, Managing Director at Ad Council Research Institute, wrote more about the launch of this campaign today on From the Road: fromtheroad.ford.com/us/en/articles…

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