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Alexandria, Va. 鈥� August 19, 2025&苍产蝉辫;鈥�&苍产蝉辫;Since 2021 the has partnered with more than 140 school districts and six state departments of education throughout the U.S. to transform summer learning programs and outcomes, by putting research into practice.

Now, 51萝莉, 51萝莉 and announce the launch of a new phase of the District Summer Learning Network (DSLN) 鈥� an initiative designed to help school districts across the country unlock the full potential of summer learning programs to improve student academic outcomes and well-being. Access to this newly expanded network is open to all U.S. school districts at no charge, thanks to the generous support from . The partnership brings FHI 360鈥檚 summer learning expertise and model for change management, to 51萝莉鈥檚 10,000+ members nationwide.

鈥淲ith strategic funding and support in aligning research, summer can be a game changer with significant impact on a student鈥檚 academic outcomes,鈥� says Nancy Gannon, DSLN Project Director and Senior Advisor for Teaching and Learning at FHI 360. 鈥淲ith support from The Wallace Foundation, DSLN will continue to be a space that helps districts meet their ambitious goals for young people.鈥�

In a 2025 DSLN survey:

• 98% of respondents said that DSLN improved their use of evidence-based summer learning practices
• 93% of respondents said that DSLN helped improve outcomes for students, families, and staff

As the premier association for school system leaders and the national voice for public education and district leadership, 51萝莉 is proud to elevate the power of summer learning with educational leadership across the country. Together, the organizations seek to increase the number of districts and states that are crafting bold new visions for summer, focused on accelerated learning, enriching experiences and whole child development.

You can read more on the DSLN project . To request a consultation or join DSLN, you can or contact summerlearning@fhi360.org.

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51萝莉 
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About FHI 360
is a nonprofit organization that mobilizes research, resources and relationships so that people everywhere can access the opportunities they need to lead full, healthy lives. Our staff of more than 2,000 experts work in over 50 countries around the world. In the United States, we work to improve the well-being of all Americans by focusing on what can help them succeed: education, employment and health.