Grantmaking & Impact Report

Portfolios

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  Early Impact

  Creating strong foundations for early learning.

  

  89% of children

  whose parents received text messages met or exceeded language development benchmarks relative to 71% in comparison group

  

  33-47% reduced risk

  of preterm birth

  

  1.6-2.8 months

  accelerated literacy growth on a report card index for students whose families do not share a home language with their child's teacher

  

  8 months

  of additional learning in predictive early literacy skills for children participating in SEEDS programs

  

  $80 million

  proposed child care investment in North Dakota by the state’s Governor

  

  133,900 parents

  and parent-facing professionals reached through new evidence-based parenting practices

  

  60% of participating children

  scored higher than average in a popular language/literacy assessment, compared to 23% of non-participating children

  

  50% reduction

  in language delays for children at 21 months old

  

  50% lower likelihood

  of developing mental health problems by second grade for children in ParentCorps-enhanced Pre-K, relative to children in traditional Pre-K

  

  5 communities

  co-creating plans with parents and pediatricians to integrate best practices for socioemotional development and early relational health into pediatric care

  

  80% of “high impact potential” ventures

  achieved impact and growth goals

  

  4.2 million children

  served through an evidence-based program that supports language, literacy, and early relational health

  

  19,000+ children

  across New York City reached by FUEL grantees in 2021-22

  

  2-3 month

  reading gain over five weeks for students in Springboard Collaborative programs

  

  15% decrease

  in student absenteeism for district schools using TalkingPoints versus those not using TalkingPoints

  

  47% more students

  scoring below grade level in literacy at the beginning of kindergarten meet end of the year grade-level expectations in Tools of the Mind classrooms, compared to matched classrooms

  

  91% of participants

  arrive to school kindergarten-ready

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  Exceptional Educators

  Increasing the retention of expert educators in K-9.

  

  95% of graduates

  are more effective than their peers during their first year of teaching, according to their principals

  

  75% of team-based teachers

  report being satisfied or very satisfied with their jobs, compared to 66% in non-team-based models

  

  184 Catalyst Fellows

  trained in innovative strategy, equity, and instructional excellence, up from ~15 in previous years

  

  18% growth

  in third grade students reading on grade level when taught by Denver Public School educators who participated in CenterPoint’s customized, standards-aligned professional learning

  

  7 million students,

  454,000 teachers, and 14,000 schools reached by member chiefs

  

  72% of schools

  coached by CLEE had statistically significant learning gains for focal and peer student groups

  

  1,400 districts

  representing 15.8 million students use EdReports to make decisions about high-quality curriculum

  

  12 million students

  across 130 districts have benefited from ERS’s work on improving the teaching profession, a 78% Y/Y increase in district reach

  

  45 partner schools

  in Texas saw nearly double the rate of progress in proficiency in math and ELA, compared to the state average

  

  28% increase

  in the percentage of students scoring proficient or advanced in schools with educators who’ve participated in Leading Educators programming

  

  87% of participants

  made measurable progress in improving student achievement and other outcomes

  

  160 schools

  using real-time data to establish classroom conditions that accelerate learning

  

  0.8 years

  of additional ELA learning gain in one year for students in Opportunity Culture schools

  

  8,000+ teachers

  and 1,500+ school principals surveyed for an evidence base on usage of high-quality instructional materials

  

  2,700+ current and aspiring teachers

  and 2,100+ teacher leaders training in 17 cities nationwide

  

  36,000 visitors

  have viewed the Professional Learning Partner Guide, a 130% increase Y/Y

  

  3 sub-studies

  in anchor study will explore how educator exposure to a mindset intervention impacts curriculum-based professional learning across four organizations, four states, and nine districts

  

  85% of substitute teachers

  reported increased confidence in facilitating instruction after taking SubSchool courses

  

  44% of applicants

  identify as people of color, 1.5-2x more in comparison to teachers in the same region

  

  98% of corps members

  felt the preparation they received through a new hybrid summer training model was valuable in becoming a successful teacher

  

  20 Teach Plus teachers

  from across the country had 35 meetings with the U.S. Department of Education and congressional offices to discuss differentiated staffing and the Teachers LEAD Act

  

  46 percentage point increase

  in student proficiency rates on grade-level tasks among New Mexico middle school classrooms with Teaching Lab-educated teachers

  

  24 authored and/or co-signed letters

  to Congress or the Biden Administration in support of advancing or funding various Pre-K-12 policy goals

  

  13,000+ downloads

  of two learning acceleration reports in 2022

  

  93% of aspiring and early career teachers

  contribute to student progress and socioemotional skill growth, according to their principals

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  Innovative Schools

  Supporting student-centered learning environments.

  

  $66.5 million

  attracted to scale high-impact tutoring nationwide and conduct RCT to evaluate the impact on 30,000+ students

  

  300+ schools

  have shared information and received support in adopting innovative models

  

  2x learning gains

  in reading achievement delivered through CommonLit’s digital platform

  

  1,500+ educators

  across 140 school districts shared their experience implementing edtech tools in specific contexts

  

  2.4 weeks

  of reading progress on average for every week in the program, with similar achievement across racial and SES groups

  

  19% higher growth

  on standardized math tests on average, compared to projections, for students who practiced math 30 minutes per week on MAP Accelerator during SY 2020-21

  

  13 tools and 11 information briefs

  launched, including a database for high-impact tutoring programs, which was shared at a first-annual tutoring conference for educators, state, and district leaders

  

  72% of students

  made above-average to well-above-average growth in literacy skills

  

  71% gain

  in writing skills over the course of one year for students who complete Quill's intervention

  

  7 out of 12 partners

  with student outcome data showed promising correlational evidence of positive academic impact

  

  1 year

  of additional math learning for students participating in Saga tutoring, as well as better grades and reduced math and non-math course failures

  

  80 schools

  launched and improved, which will serve 35,000+ students across Northern California

  

  82% of teachers

  indicate an increase in student engagement after using ST Math

  

  69 partner schools

  serving 77,000+ students have implemented blended learning practices

  

  23,000+ hours

  of free tutoring and college counseling provided to low-income students

  

  60 leaders

  at 15 schools accepted into Valor’s competency-based model cohort

  

  2x learning gains

  in math achieved by students who consistently use Zearn, compared to students using core math HQIM alone

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  Inspired Minds

  Inspiring young minds through out-of-school STEM opportunities.

  

  $27 million

  in additional funding across five states in the past year, expanding access to high-quality afterschool STEM programs for 25,000 students

  

  92% of students

  report improved math confidence and 83% report improved understanding

  

  110 million people

  engaged in science and technology experiences through nearly 500 science centers and museums around the world

  

  6% median student growth

  on assessment of math problem-solving skills relative to national comparison

  

  2-month

  average gain in math proficiency over BellXcel’s summer program

  

  5,000+ underserved students

  in SY 2021-22 completed five or more lessons or daily challenges

  

  37 million annual views

  and plays for new Cyberchase episodes and games

  

  90% of participants

  agreed they learned more about what engineers do

  

  2.2x greater likelihood

  than comparison group that participants report a stronger STEM identity eight years later

  

  92% of educators

  said students improved problem-solving skills and application of math and science to real-world problems

  

  4 new sites

  began planning for science program implementation, bringing the total to 15 sites nationwide

  

  $950,000 of cash prizes

  available to interventions that aim to significantly improve middle school student achievement in science

  

  37% gains

  in math fluency for students participating in NBA Math Hoops, relative to 16% among comparison group

  

  52% increase

  in student enrollment in 2022

  

  30,000 subscribers

  to newsletter promoting the power of family math activities in achieving equity and academic success within the context of school, family, and community engagement

  

  89% of students

  increased their creative problem-solving skills after participating in Camp Invention

  

  10,000 students

  attended field trips online, in person, and in school in 2022

  

  14% increase

  in parent confidence about math after participating in Family Math workshops

  

  7% more students

  met or exceeded Star Math benchmarks after participating in PowerMyLearning

  

  87% of participants

  said being in Science Action Club makes them more excited to learn science in school

  

  92% of educators

  said that students further developed critical thinking skills, and 95% said students learned something new about science

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  New Jersey

  Helping children in New Jersey unlock their potential.

  

  107 students

  received scholarships to participate in virtual and in-person Center for Talented Youth programs

  

  60 students

  participated in a tuition-free, summer residential program for high-achieving high school juniors who have an interest in STEM

  

  78,000+ students and educators

  reached through STEM education programs in FY 2022

  

  29 teachers

  developed deeper mathematical thinking and refined pedagogical approaches, bringing newfound expertise to students and colleagues in 21 districts across New Jersey

  

  50,000+ students

  reached through six STEM Ecosystems and NJ STEM Month, which provide access to hands-on STEM learning experiences and create deeper awareness of STEM careers and opportunities in New Jersey

  

  25% average increase

  in math scores for K-5 students participating in the program

  

  2-3 student teachers

  receive annual financial support to pursue their teaching certifications and offer quality STEM instruction to 100+ students in their districts

  

  38,000 students

  reached through Students 2 Science’s virtual and in-person STEM lab programs

  

  1,800+ hours

  of technical assistance provided to home-based family child care providers and childcare center hubs to enhance organizational practices and improve overall quality of care

  

  3 preschools and 1 elementary school

  in New Jersey incorporating Montessori practices to increase the quality of early childhood education