BRIGHT SPOTS
Celebrating people and organizations who are improving cradle to career outcomes for children and youth.
Bright Spots are programs and schools that are improving student outcomes by at least 10% with a 3+ year trend of growth. Some Bright Spots are achieving over 40% growth.
These Bright Spots inspire us because they demonstrate that all kids can learn, including less advantaged children and youth, and that we can raise the bar to higher expectations for student achievement. Why? Because it is already happening in our community, successfully. Many bright Spots also serve as proof point that we can close important disparity gaps and we can create equity for our students who face the most challenges.
Bright Spots 2020
Each year, Bright Futures hosts a recognition event honoring Bright Spots in our community where programs and schools are achieving results that outpace the State and the County.
Bright Spots
Programs and schools that are improving student outcomes by at least 10% with a 3+ year trend of growth.
Stories of Courageous Leaders
People changing systems and policies to benefit children and youth.
All 2020 Bright Spots
Programs and schools that are improving student outcomes by at least 10% with a 3+ year trend of growth.
2020 Super Duper Bright Spots
Programs and schools that are improving student outcomes by at least 10% with a 3+ year trend of growth.
Full List by Category
Click below to download the full list of 2020's recognized Bright Spots.
View and Download2020 Super Duper Bright Spots
Programs and schools that are improving student outcomes by at least 10% with a 3+ year trend of growth.
Full List by Level of Poverty
Click below to download the full list of 2020's recognized Bright Spots.
View and DownloadBright Spots 2019
Each year, Bright Futures hosts a recognition event honoring Bright Spots in our community where programs and schools are achieving results that outpace the State and the County.
All 2019 Bright Spots
Programs and schools that are improving student outcomes by at least 10% with a 3+ year trend of growth.
2019 Super Duper Bright Spots
Programs and schools that are improving student outcomes by at least 10% with a 3+ year trend of growth.
Full List by Category
Click below to download the full list of 2019's recognized Bright Spots.
View and Download2019 Super Duper Bright Spots
Programs and schools that are improving student outcomes by at least 10% with a 3+ year trend of growth.
Full List by Level of Poverty
Click below to download the full list of 2019's recognized Bright Spots.
View and Download
Goals 1 & 2:
Early Childhood
School Years & Equity

Goal 3:
Language and Literacy

Goal 4:
Math

Goal 5:
Youth Development

Goal 7:
College Completion
Bright Spots 2018
A Bright Spot consists of results in a cradle to career indicator of child or student success. If you would like to make a Bright Spot referral, click here.