Summit Education Initiative

Summit Education Initiative Summit Education Initiative (SEI) is a nonprofit organization working to increase the educational attainment of individuals & their families in Summit County.

Summit Education Initiative is a nonprofit organization located in Akron, Ohio, serving all schools in Summit County. We serve as the lead agency for the county-wide Cradle to Career effort to improve educational outcomes along the education pipeline, from preschool through college and career.

Community voice in action.At SEI, we believe meaningful change starts by listening—and grows when community voice helps ...
05/14/2026

Community voice in action.

At SEI, we believe meaningful change starts by listening—and grows when community voice helps shape decisions, strategies, and solutions.

Your voice doesn’t just matter. It drives the work forward.

Youth success doesn’t happen by chance—it happens by alignment.SEI works across sectors to connect people, data, and act...
05/12/2026

Youth success doesn’t happen by chance—it happens by alignment.

SEI works across sectors to connect people, data, and action so that every student has the support they need to thrive.

When systems work together, outcomes improve.

Smiles, voices, and a whole lot of impact 💙The Summit County Parent Coalition continues to create space for families to ...
05/07/2026

Smiles, voices, and a whole lot of impact 💙

The Summit County Parent Coalition continues to create space for families to connect, build relationships, and lead alongside one another—with their children at the center of it all.

This is more than engagement. It’s about parents sharing their experiences, shaping solutions, and helping drive decisions that impact education and opportunity across our community.

When families are supported, connected, and empowered, we build stronger systems—and brighter futures—for every child.

Myth: Data is only for researchers.Reality: Data is for everyone—educators, parents, community leaders, and partners—to ...
05/05/2026

Myth: Data is only for researchers.

Reality: Data is for everyone—educators, parents, community leaders, and partners—to make informed decisions that move outcomes forward.

At SEI, data isn’t just collected. It’s shared, understood, and used to drive action.

When partners come together with a shared vision, real change happens.Hearing directly from those we work alongside remi...
04/30/2026

When partners come together with a shared vision, real change happens.

Hearing directly from those we work alongside reminds us why this work matters—using data and collaboration to better support every student, every step of the way.

Ever wondered what Summit Education Initiative means by “Transition Points”?Transition Points are key academic milestone...
04/28/2026

Ever wondered what Summit Education Initiative means by “Transition Points”?

Transition Points are key academic milestones that research shows strongly predict long-term success: from early childhood through postsecondary education.

At SEI, we track progress at critical moments, including:

📚 Kindergarten Readiness
📖 Third Grade Reading
➗ Eighth Grade Math
🎓 Ninth Grade Success
🎯 College & Career Readiness
🏫 Postsecondary Enrollment

These milestones matter because each one builds on the next.

For example:
• Kindergarten readiness predicts later reading success
• Third grade reading proficiency is linked to high school graduation
• Ninth grade GPA predicts future academic outcomes
• Postsecondary enrollment is strongly connected to economic opportunity

Success isn’t defined by one test - it’s shaped across a lifetime.

The Barberton Preschool Collaborative came together for a hands-on training focused on curriculum and strengthening high...
04/24/2026

The Barberton Preschool Collaborative came together for a hands-on training focused on curriculum and strengthening high-quality learning experiences for young children across our community. By learning side-by-side, educators are building stronger connections across programs and aligning around what matters most—ensuring every child is supported with engaging, developmentally appropriate experiences as they prepare for kindergarten.

We're hiring!Summit Education Initiative is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to join our Research & Data team. Thi...
04/22/2026

We're hiring!

Summit Education Initiative is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to join our Research & Data team. This role will support research, data analysis, and evaluation work that helps inform community partnerships and improve educational outcomes across Summit County.

This is a great opportunity for a graduate student or early-career researcher interested in applied research and data-driven systems change.

🔗 Learn more and apply: seisummit.org/careers


Building a cradle-to-career continuum means more than supporting individual moments—it means creating a system where eve...
04/02/2026

Building a cradle-to-career continuum means more than supporting individual moments—it means creating a system where every child is supported at every stage.

At Summit Education Initiative, we do this by bringing together schools, community organizations, and leaders to align around shared goals, use data to guide decisions, and invest in strategies that move outcomes.

Together, we’re connecting the dots—from early childhood to career—so every child has the opportunity to thrive.

Because when systems align, outcomes change. 💫

Real change happens when the people closest to the work are empowered to lead.Through Summit Education Initiative’s Pare...
03/31/2026

Real change happens when the people closest to the work are empowered to lead.

Through Summit Education Initiative’s Parent Coalition, parents are not just finding their voice—they are shaping systems, influencing decisions, and driving the future of our community.

This is what it looks like when we invest in families—and trust them to lead.

At Summit Education Initiative, we believe data is more than numbers on a page—it’s a powerful tool to drive action.We w...
03/26/2026

At Summit Education Initiative, we believe data is more than numbers on a page—it’s a powerful tool to drive action.

We work alongside partners across education, community organizations, and local systems to turn insights into meaningful strategies that support children from cradle to career. By leveraging data, we can better understand what’s working, identify where gaps exist, and align our efforts to create real, lasting change.

Because when decisions are informed by data, they lead to stronger outcomes—not just for systems, but for every child and family we serve.

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240 Carroll Street , Ste. 215
Akron, OH
44325

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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