2022
Grantmaking & Impact Report
92% of parents say their child is at or above grade level in math and reading. But the numbers tell a different story: only 36% and 33% of fourth-grade students are at or above NAEP Proficient in math and reading, respectively—a sharp decline from pre-pandemic.
Closing this gap requires not only innovation, but the growth of evidence-based models.
That’s why we’re here.
Letter from Our Vice President
I am thrilled to welcome you to Overdeck Family Foundation’s 2022 Grantmaking & Impact Report. Here, you will find a comprehensive overview of what our team accomplished this year, including data on our grantmaking and our grantees’ impact, as well as Bright Spots highlighting just some of the many exceptional organizations we are lucky to fund.
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Impact Overview
Beneficiaries
Reached
Being a multi-classroom leader (MCL) is the best of both worlds. I’m able to take on leadership tasks, but also be in the classroom and see the kids every single day. I get to see the growth and the light bulbs go off, and make those relationship connections. I feel like, as an MCL, you make a bigger impact than what you can on your own. You’re not the end-all-be-all of knowing it all. You are learning just as much from your team as they are from you.
EiE Family Activities present problems in a real-world context that children can understand and relate to their own lives, which creates relevancy and motivation for learning. Family time is important and it’s special when parents and their children can learn together. My son Andrew and I had a lot of fun completing the ‘Pass the Peppers’ activity. I helped him get the supplies he needed and asked questions to clarify his thinking, but I didn’t do any of the planning, building, or improving for him. It was interesting to see him make improvements on his own during the Create stage.
Whenever I heard about robotics or anything science-related, I always thought, ‘That’s cool but not for me. I’m not smart enough to do that.’ Being in FIRST, I realized that I am smart enough to do this. It doesn’t matter what background you come from. I always had it in me, I just never believed in myself to try. Through seeing what I created, I was able to say, ‘Wow, I did that.’
Portfolios
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89% of children
whose parents received text messages met or exceeded language development benchmarks relative to 71% in comparison group
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
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% 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
4.2 million children
served through an evidence-based program that supports language, literacy, and early relational health
15% decrease
in student absenteeism for district schools using TalkingPoints versus those not using TalkingPoints
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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
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
8,000+ teachers
and 1,500+ school principals surveyed for an evidence base on usage of high-quality instructional materials
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
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$66.5 million
attracted to scale high-impact tutoring nationwide and conduct RCT to evaluate the impact on 30,000+ students
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
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
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$27 million
in additional funding across five states in the past year, expanding access to high-quality afterschool STEM programs for 25,000 students
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
2.2x 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
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
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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
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
2-3 student teachers
receive annual financial support to pursue their teaching certifications and offer quality STEM instruction to 100+ students in their districts
Bright Spots
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Unlocking Innovation
Funding for organizations to develop and launch a new approach, intervention, or model that addresses an unmet need.
Meet the Grantees18early stage organizations funded
16prototypes generated
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Unlocking Evidence
Funding to advance field knowledge or validate program models through comprehensive studies and research.
Meet the Grantees31knowledge and research studies completed
2grantees increased ESSA tier
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Unlocking Growth
Funding for organizations to scale, as measured by increased earned revenue and reach, improved capacities, and follow-on funding.
Meet the Grantees42grantees increased reach
34grantees increased earned revenue
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