Our Partners

Improving 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.

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District Champions
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High Impact Partners
10
Student Voice Champions
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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.

High Impact Partners
10

Our District Champions

These 17 Summit County school districts have formalized data-sharing partnerships with SEI. 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

How We Work Together

Partners engage at different levels from embedding student voice in everyday work to driving data-informed strategies across the entire county.

Student Voice Champions

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.

▪ City of Akron

▪ Akron City Schools

▪ Barberton City Schools

Data-Informed Partners

These partners use SEI dashboards, the Youth Success Survey portal, and custom data briefs to inform strategy and guide system-level decisions. They turn data into meaningful, measurable action.

▪ City of Akron

Community Partners

Nonprofits, faith-based groups, local businesses, and civic agencies that distribute resources, host family-focused readiness events, and ensure every child has the foundation and confidence to thrive.

▪ Akron-Summit County Public Library

▪ Summit DD