Stories of Impact
Equity through opportunity
We’re reaching more young people where they are, through the adults they know, with strategies that work. BellXcel’s high-quality solution is a strong foundation. However, true stories of impact come when scholars are thriving, educators are creating powerful experiences, and communities engage families in a way that all children have the opportunity to excel.
300k+ scholars impacted through BX-powered programs nationwide
Over 20k educators empowered through professional learning and coaching
BX-powered programs across a diversity of rural and urban communities in 35+ states
30 years of multiple third-party studies validating BX-powered programs
Scholar Impact
Children who engage in BellXcel-powered youth programs are called 'scholars' - they demonstrate substantial gains in learning and self-confidence, as well as, joy in the pursuit of learning.
Meet Geffrey
Geffrey is a rising 6th grade scholar in his first summer enrolled in a BellXcel-powered summer program. Tell… More
Meet Myima
Myima is a rising 7th grade scholar in her second summer enrolled in a BellXcel-powered summer program. … More
“They’re getting instruction at their level, that makes sense to them.”
Jovita Melgar
Academic Teacher, Big Lift Inspiring Summers
Educator Impact
BellXcel empowers educators with evidence-based training and professional development shown to significantly influence their approach to teaching all year long.
“I think my approach to teaching is completely different overall. The growth mindset is embedded in everything I do now.”
Teacher Interview
Bellwether Education Partners Report
Educators Say Summer is an Excellent Opportunity to Polish Skills and Grow in their Careers
Scholars are not the only ones benefitting from YMCA of Greater San Antonio’s Power Scholar Academy (PSA). In… More
Professional Learning that Leads to Increased Teacher Satisfaction ... and Scholar Success!
Q&A with Beth Putnam, Assistant Director, Department of Alternative Education, Saint Paul, MN The mission of the Department… More
Watch Our Partners in Action
All across the country, our youth development and school partners deliver evidence-based youth programs that demonstrate strong outcomes.
Learn about the impact to scholars and educators alike at The Big Lift, one of the signature initiatives of Silicon Valley’s Community Foundation’s Center for Early Learning, aimed to serve underperforming children in their community.
From shining scholar to empowered leader, hear about Brandon's experience through the years, including his mother's perspective, as he now gives back to his community.
Community Impact
Equity through opportunity happens when all children and families have access to high-quality learning experiences in the communities where they live. Rural, urban, and everywhere in-between - BellXcel solutions ensure access anywhere, anyhow, any way.
Meeting the Complex Summer Learning Needs of a Rural Community
Wabash is a small, tight-knit community, with a population of just over 10,000, located in the north central… More
Investment Leads to Impact in Washington, D.C.
It’s a bustling summer morning outside of Seaton Elementary School in the historic Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C.… More
