January 15, 2026
The Time Has Come for Youth Development
Researchers reflect on how youth development has evolved and why its future depends on coordination, connection, and people. Rea the full article by Jenna Doleh from the Wallace Foundation here.
November 14, 2025
Lynn Public Schools LEAP at $100,000
“The LEAP for Education after-school and summer program that operates in partnership with Lynn Public Schools has received a $100,000 grant from the Afterschool Alliance and New York Life Foundation. LEAP was one of 15 organizations nationwide to be selected for the two-year grant.” To read the full story by Paul Halloran in the Lynn Item, click here.
March 21, 2025
21st Century Community Learning Centers
LEAP for Education runs 21st Century Community Learning Centers in Salem and Lynn. Salem’s program has been designated exemplary and Lynn is up for exemplary consideration this year. Read the March 2025 newsletter by clicking here.
November 18, 2024
2024 Annual Report
Thanks to so many of you, we are pleased to share 2024’s Annual Report. This is designed for our supporters who want to learn more about LEAP. Feel free to share this with any current or prospective staff, volunteers, donors or partners. Let me also take a minute to give thanks to all of you who come to work everyday with so much passion, energy and creativity to share with students and your colleagues. We are working hard to make the culture here as LEAP one of
August 22, 2024
Schools are embracing summer learning — just as the money dries up
This recent article in the Hechinger Report highlights the project-based learning activities at LEAP’s Dream MORE summer program. To read the full article by Kelly Field of the Hechinger Report, click here.









