BellXcel

03/06/2026

Excited to see summer programs kicking off around the country! ☀️ Here's to a great summer of learning, growth, and fun!!

27/05/2026

How do you turn program data into a story that moves funders and communities to action?

Find out tomorrow in Webinar #3 of our Innovations in Series. Our expert storytellers and practitioners, BellXcel's Damon Johnson and Aaron Vaughn of the Tokata Youth Center, will walk through proven strategies for analyzing impact and communicating it with clarity and purpose.

You don't want to miss it. Register now and we'll see you tomorrow! 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/2x3sxuy8

Thank you to the New York Life Insurance Company Foundation for supporting this webinar series!

20/05/2026

Data tells you what happened. Storytelling helps us understand why it matters.

After exploring program quality and meaningful data collection throughout our Rural Innovations in OST webinar series, we’re closing the arc with Impact Reporting & Storytelling.

Join BellXcel’s Damon Johnson and Aaron Vaughn of the Tokata Youth Center next Thursday, 5/28, to explore how rural youth programs can turn data and everyday moments into compelling stories that engage funders, strengthen partnerships, and communicate real community impact.

🔗 Register now: https://tinyurl.com/2x3sxuy8

12/05/2026

"Data is a tool, not a verdict."

One of the biggest takeaways from our latest Rural Innovations in OST webinar was the reminder that data should support growth—not perfection.

When programs use data collection as a tool for reflection and continuous improvement, it becomes easier to strengthen outcomes for young people and make informed decisions with confidence.

🎥 Watch the replay now for practical strategies to help teams use data to drive stronger program impact for youth and communities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBFWtF7cAug

24/04/2026

Don’t miss the second session in our Rural Impact Webinar Series next Thursday, April 30: Measuring What Matters—Data Collection in Rural Youth Programs!

Join Damon Johnson, BellXcel's Chief Impact Officer, and Shawn Pietila, BellXcel Rise Fellow and Superintendent of San Carlos Unified School District #20, to learn simple, practical ways to collect meaningful data that show your program’s true impact and strengthen your work in rural communities.

🔗 Register today: https://lnkd.in/eXCsTRpW

13/04/2026

Kids spend 80% of their waking hours outside of school—yet Massachusetts invests just $13 per child per year in that time, compared to $23,000+ during the school day.

Summer and after-school programs aren't a nice-to-have. They're where kids build the skills, confidence, and relationships that shape their futures.

Former MA Secretary of Education and BellXcel board member Paul Reville and co-author Chris Smith make the case for why MA needs to increase funding for summer and after-school learning—and it's a story that echoes nationwide. Read more below.

The gross disparity between in-school and out-of-school learning investments represents a singular challenge for the Commonwealth. We need a new mindset regarding when and how learning occurs.

06/04/2026

The organizations working hardest for kids are often the ones with the fewest resources to support them.

At BellXcel, we've been intentional about harnessing AI in ways that are responsible, equitable, and built for the communities that need it most.

Our launch of Arly Compass is a reflection of that commitment, and we couldn't be more excited about what it means for program staff and children nationwide.

Something big just happened for youth programs everywhere. 🎉

Arly just launched the most significant release in our history — and we built it from the ground up.

Every layer of program operations, connected in one place. AI woven throughout — not added on top, but built into the foundation. And Arly Compass, the first AI guide designed exclusively for youth program operations, is live right now.

What does that mean for your organization? Less time fighting your software. More time running great programs.

For afterschool providers, schools, summer camps, parks and recreation, universities, and every organization running youth programs — this is the platform built for you.

Ready to see it in action? Request a demo at https://hubs.ly/Q049BXZL0.

Read the release: https://hubs.ly/Q049B_CK0