The Mind Trust

The expansion of Summer Learning Labs (SLL) across Indiana has been a game-changer for rural communities like Salem and Wabash. Rural families often have limited options for summer programming, and SLL offers free academic instruction in ELA and math, meals, and enrichment, giving students the opportunity to thrive both academically and personally. Learn more about SLL: https://lnkd.in/g5vFPCke

☀️ We're excited to celebrate National #SummerLearningWeek this July 15–19! Summer is a great time for children to explore new interests and skills, and level-up their math and reading skills through high-quality programs like Indy Summer Learning Labs. #DiscoverSummer #NSLA

✏️ Applications are open for The Mind Trust's first class of the HI-FIVE Master Teacher Cohort! The cohort is designed for licensed K–12 teachers with 3+ years of classroom experience and a current position teaching ELA, Humanities, or Social Studies at a charter or innovation network school within Indianapolis Public School boundaries. For more information and to apply: https://lnkd.in/gwWuUryg

From learning gains and the exciting expansion of programs, to meaningful community collaboration and school support, The Mind Trust's 2023 was a year of impactful growth. We are grateful for the wonderful schools and community partners who work with us to support students, and are excited to share the great work we've done together in our new annual report: https://lnkd.in/eakwZ8Hw

We're excited to announce the hiring of four new staff members at The Mind Trust! Learn about Rob Evans, Vice President of Impact; Ricky Ganaishlal, Manger of Operations, Indy Summer Learning Labs; Katie Beth Mueller, Senior Director of Policy and Strategic Partnerships; and Dr. Tianay Perrault, Director of Leadership and School Development at https://lnkd.in/g4d9h_QW

We had a great visit to Global Preparatory Academy's Indy Summer Learning Labs site, and were thrilled to see so many students happily engaged in improving their reading, writing, and math skills. Thank you, Global Prep, for letting us stop by!

A new partnership between The Mind Trust and Latinos for Educational Advocacy and Diversity (LEAD) in Connecticut seeks to grow the number of high-quality public charter schools available to Connecticut students and families. LEAD and The Mind Trust, in collaboration with the education community in Connecticut, will create a fellowship to support school leaders as they launch new public charter schools. Learn more in The 74: https://lnkd.in/gdwN7qQQ

Funder collaboratives, or groups of like-minded grant-makers, make it possible for donors to pool resources and increase their impact. A great example of this impact is Indy Summer Learning Labs (ISLL), an innovative summer learning program brought to fruition by The Mind Trust and the United Way of Central Indiana with support from City Fund, a funder collaborative. Learn more about ISLL, City Fund, and funder collaboratives in the Financial Times: https://lnkd.in/gp84nnWt

ASPIRE INDY’s I RISE Summer Enrichment camp, one of more than 50 Indy Summer Learning Labs (ISLL) locations across Marion County, has a huge impact on the first through ninth graders who attend. Learn more about ISLL and ASPIRE's camp, which has grown in size and numbers since partnering with ISLL in 2021, in Mirror Indy: https://lnkd.in/g5mS-fqp

☀️ As we close out the third week of Indy Summer Learning Labs (ISLL), we're checking in with students and teachers to see how they're enjoying their summer of academics and enrichment. At Circle City Prep's ISLL site, one educator says: "I love being an ISLL teacher because I see very quick growth for students that may not have had that advantage before. I also enjoy being able to work with smaller class sizes: it makes it easier to get students the help and attention they may need." And from a Circle City prep student: "I am enjoying math because I'm better at math than I was. I've also learned how to better know non-fiction and fiction."