Mizzen Education’s First Impact Report + Adventures Ahead

Los Angeles, CA (February 26, 2025) — Mizzen Education today announced the release of its inaugural impact report, highlighting significant growth and success in developing dynamic learning experiences for children and youth in partnership with content creators and out-of-school time educators across the country.

“Our philosophy of bridging, connecting, and operating ‘at the middle’ stands out in our collaboration with dedicated educators, programs, and organizations to transform learning into an awesome adventure for young people.” — Carlos Santini, Mizzen Education CEO

“Mizzen has been a game-changer for the field.” — Liliana G. Murphy, Executive Director, Florida Afterschool Network

In its first year as a newly established nonprofit, Mizzen Education:

• Equipped 22,000+ educators, who reach an estimated 560,000 youth, with 1,800 innovative learning resources across 90+ collections.
• Launched exciting new learning adventures with Nickelodeon, the Pulitzer Center, and Learn Fresh centered on math, literacy, fitness, play, the arts, and more.
• Unveiled a dynamic rebrand and website and grew capacity with key hires like head of product and head of engineering.
• Refashioned spaces for youth learning with partners in Missouri, Florida, and Texas; and deepened ties with communities in Kansas, Maine, South Carolina, California, and Oklahoma.

“Learn Fresh is excited to launch a long-term partnership with Mizzen Education. Our partnership is the realization of a shared vision for supporting students in the out-of-school time space. We're excited to collaborate with their fantastic team and further expand our national reach.” — Nick Monzi, Learn Fresh CEO

“In partnering with Mizzen Education, Nickelodeon Our World is excited to create opportunities for kids around the country to participate in engaging and enriching Worldwide Day of Play activities in their out-of-school programs. The curriculum invites kids to become ‘funologists,’ helping to create wild, new games by utilizing everyday materials.” — Nickelodeon 

Harnessing the momentum, Mizzen Education will:

• Expand curricula to empower educators and inspire joy in youth.
• Launch user-centered features, analytics, and AI that will make the Mizzen Education experience even more intuitive and impactful.
• Enhance technology for teams in schools, libraries, and communities around the U.S.

“Our goal in 2025 and beyond is to ensure youth and educators have the opportunity to grow and thrive through our learning experiences and resources no matter the environment or circumstances.” — Angelina Garner, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Mizzen Education

“Looking ahead, we can't wait to build community with more out-of-school time educators and partners and create joy-filled learning adventures that inspire children and youth.”  — Kristin Stayer, Vice President of Engagement and Educator Experiences, Mizzen Education

Read the full report and join Mizzen Education to sustain and grow impact in the out-of-school time community.

Mizzen Education is a 501(c)3 nonprofit on a mission to empower, uplift, and support out-of-school time educators. Built with practitioners, its digital platform of curated learning resources offers thousands of K-12 activities—for free—that spark curiosity, joy, and a love of learning for young people everywhere.

Mizzen Education’s work is made possible thanks to out-of-school time educators and partners, statewide networks, our board, and the generous support of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and other funders.

For more details, please contact:

Kristin Stayer, VP, Engagement and Educator Experiences
kristin@mizzen.org or phone: (463) 777-9812