Learning Heroes

Nearly 1 in 4 students nationwide remains chronically absent — but some schools are beating the odds.

New research from @bealearninghero, @TNTP, and @karen_mapp examines “Bright Spot” schools to identify the family engagement practices driving outlier student outcomes. #TheEngagementAdvantage

bealearninghero.org/family-engagem…

New research from Learning Heroes finds parents are gaining a clearer picture of academic progress while keeping high aspirations for their children’s futures.

Parents 2026: Shifting Mindsets in a Time of Disruption surveyed nearly 2,000 public school parents and caregivers across the nation to gain their insights about what’s going on in schools today.
bealearninghero.org/research/#pare…

Join us for the #GLRWeek2026 webinar tomorrow ⬇️

Join our Windy Lopez-Aflitto, Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, and additional panelists as we revisit the issue of retention with state leaders at very different stages of designing, implementing, and refining their reading policies.   

Attendees will hear what’s working, what hasn’t worked, and how states are pairing accountability with the interventions — high-quality instruction, tutoring, summer learning, and family engagement — that determine whether a policy actually helps children read.

Promotion, Retention, and What Works: State Third-Grade Reading Policies 
July 28 | 12:30 p.m. ET

Learn more here ➡️ leo.gradelevelreading.net/state-third-gr…
Register here ➡️ leo.gradelevelreading.net/Register-for-G…

#GLRWeek2026

We're excited to share that Learning Heroes President
@dpark11 has been selected to join @harmonylabs' inaugural Narrative R&D Lab Community of Practice.

This cohort brings together leaders from across sectors to explore how narrative strategies can help organizations better engage communities, build trust, and drive meaningful change. Through this collaborative learning experience, participants will test new approaches, share insights, and contribute to the growing field of narrative research and practice.

At Learning Heroes, we know that helping families navigate their children's education starts with clear, trusted communication. We're proud to see David contribute his expertise to this important work and look forward to applying new learnings that strengthen our ability to support families and communities nationwide.

Learn more: harmonylabs.org/news/lab-commu…