Indy Summer Learning Labs is powered by The Mind Trust, a leading Indianapolis-based education nonprofit dedicated to empowering students and transforming education outcomes across the community.

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Launched in the summer of 2021 as a response to significant learning loss caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Indy Summer Learning Labs (ISLL) serves students who can benefit from continued summer instruction and enrichment activities to drive increased math and reading achievement. This collaborative initiative brings together schools and community organizations to address the needs of families and students in Marion County.

Explore our reports to learn more about the academic impact, demographics, and history of Indy Summer Learning Labs and the growth of the program to serve students statewide.

Highlights from the 2025 Academic, Enrollment, and Program Report include:

  • Program-wide enrollment gains: Summer Learning Labs served more than 12,000 students in summer 2025.

  • Academic impact: Participating students saw a 25 percentage point learning gain in reading and a 24 percentage point learning gain in math.

  • Statewide reach: Summer Learning Labs served students at 144 locations across 37 cities in Indiana.

Indy Summer Learning Labs Impact Reports