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Our partners

Working together to improve educational outcomes

We recognize and celebrate the partners who make our work possible. School districts, nonprofits, community organizations and funders throughout Summit County contribute to student success in meaningful ways including sharing data, implementing strategies, empowering youth and expanding access to vital resources. 

  • 17
    District Champions
    Formal data sharing partnerships with Summit County school districts
  • 10
    High Impact Partners
    Implementing Peer Learning Network strategies
  • 4
    Student Voice Champions
    Embedding student voice in their work
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District Champions

These 17 Summit County school districts have formalized data-sharing partnerships with us. We work together to accelerate student success through shared outcome metrics, transparent collaboration and continuous improvement. 

  • Akron Public Schools
  • Barberton City Schools
  • Copley‑Fairlawn City Schools
  • Coventry Local Schools
  • Cuyahoga Falls City Schools
  • Green Local Schools
  • Hudson City Schools
  • Manchester Local Schools
  • Mogadore City Schools
  • Nordonia Hills City Schools
  • Norton City Schools
  • Revere Local Schools
  • Springfield Local Schools
  • Stow‑Munroe Falls City Schools
  • Tallmadge City Schools
  • Twinsburg City Schools
  • Woodridge Local Schools

High-Impact Partners

Our High-Impact Partners comprise districts, organizations, agencies and funders who implement our Peer Learning Network (PLN) strategies to close equity gaps. They align their programs, staffing and investments with county priorities and leverage our data and tools to guide decisions. They are trusted collaborators that pilot, scale and sustain proven approaches while mobilizing their networks to embrace data‑driven innovation.

 

 

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Community Agencies

 

Community Partners

Our Community Partners are nonprofits, faith‑based groups, local businesses and civic agencies that:

  • distribute essential resources (like our “16 for Success” cards).
  • host family‑focused readiness events and reinforce our unified countywide messaging.
  • guide families and youth to the right tools, language and supports.
  • ensure every child has the foundation and confidence to thrive.
  • Akron-Summit County Public Library
  • Summit DD

Student Voice Champions

Summit County Youth Coalition

These partners embed student voice in their work, hosting Students for Equity & Excellence chapters, participating in the Summit County Youth Coalition and co‑creating solutions with young people. They empower youth as leaders and change agents in their schools and communities.

  • City of Akron
  • Akron Public Schools
  • Barberton City Schools

Data-Informed Partners

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Our Data-Informed Partners use our SEI dashboards, the Youth Success Survey portal and custom data briefs to inform strategy, enhance services and guide system‑level decisions. They turn data into meaningful, measurable action.

  • YSS agencies

Get involved

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Access our interactive dashboards to uncover trends, identify opportunity gaps and drive smart decision-making in your organization or school

Collaborate deeply with SEI and other cross-sector leaders to drive measurable change. Apply to become one of our High-Impact Partners.

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Tell us your success story or innovative practice that’s making a difference for students and families so we can amplify what’s working across Summit County.

Districts can launch Students for Equity and Excellence (SEE) clubs. A leaders from each club serves on the countywide Youth Coalition. 

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Out-of-school time (OST) agencies can collaborate with OST providers on data-driven strategies for safe and engaging after-school programs. 

Support our programs, data tools and publications or sponsor events such as our annual fundraiser, workshops, forums or SCYC programs.