Schools work hard to build reading momentum during the year, but many students return in the fall behind where they left off. Discover what districts and communities are doing to sustain reading gains year-round.
Springboard Collaborative today announced the appointment of Dr. Shelly Shires as president, effective immediately. Dr. Shires, who has served as chief product & service officer since August 2023, succeeds Sanjeev Midha, who will return to the organization’s board of directors following the successful completion of our three-year strategic plan. Dr. Shires brings deep organizational knowledge […]
Springboard Collaborative has fully integrated Future Forward Literacy, completing an acquisition that unites two organizations sharing a fundamental belief: Every child deserves to be a successful and confident reader, and families are essential partners in making that happen. Both organizations bring proven, evidence-based approaches to accelerating literacy learning and deliver measurable results. Together, the combined […]
On Wednesday, results from the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress, or NAEP, rattled the education world. Despite $191B invested in learning recovery, the achievement gap is wider than it has been in 30+ years. Cue head scratching, navel gazing, and finger-pointing. After historic investments in curriculum, professional development, and tutoring, how could we possibly be worse off? […]
Two weeks ago in Atlanta, Georgia, educators, administrators, advocates, and community leaders came together for the NABSE’s 52nd Annual Conference under the theme Empowering Black Excellence: Our Students, Our Future. Springboard Collaborative was honored to join this vital conversation, standing alongside passionate leaders from across the country to help shape a brighter future for our […]
From Student to Teacher In South Jamaica, Queens, Ms. Poe’s journey from student to teacher at P.S. 40Q exemplifies the power of community-driven education. Growing up in public housing as one of fifteen siblings, Ms. Poe nurtured her dream of becoming an educator from a young age. Returning to Serve After years of experience in […]
Springboard Collaborative funder, The Abell Foundation, refers to Springboard Collaborative is a “Triple Good” for Students, Families, and Teachers.
Springboard Collaborative partner, Gale Community Academy, teamed up with Loyola Academy High School for student volunteers.
Discover the power of a Family-Educator Learning Accelerator, where parents and teachers team up to help kids reach their learning goals.
To increase student achievement, it’s important to not just focus on what happens at school.
