2025-2026

The Numbers

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Engage

Every meaningful change begins with attention.

Students Impacted

Parents & Caregivers Reached

Teachers Participated

Schools served

Performances given

Miles driven

States hosted NTC programs

0 %

of schools receive

NTC programming free of charge

Educate

Engagement creates an opportunity to learn.

0 %

of educators reached would like their NTC program to continue

Teacher Survey Stats on a 1 (low) to 7 (high) scale

Average educational value of programs - 6.6

94%

Likelihood that student will retain messages - 6.3

90%

Actor-educator credibility - 6.9

98.6%

Program increases capacity to teach topic - 6.7

94%

Program stimulates classroom discussions - 6.5

92.9%

Equip

Learning doesn’t end when the show ends.

546,014
STUDENTS SERVED

We brought engaging educational experiences to 546,014 STUDENTS through live performances and digital programs.

39,901
TEACHERS PARTICIPATED

We partnered with 39,901 TEACHERS to bring meaningful, curriculum-connected learning into their classrooms.

709,363
PARENTS REACHED

We extended learning beyond the classroom, reaching 709,363 PARENTS through take-home resources and family engagement.

223,291
KITS DISTRIBUTED

We put learning into action, distributing 223,291 KITS that gave students and families tangible tools to apply what they learned.

550,860
DIGITAL TOOLKITS SHARED

We extended the learning experience beyond the classroom by sharing 550,860 DIGITAL TOOLKITS with students, teachers, and families.

134,842
PRINT MATERIALS DISPERSED

We reinforced learning beyond the performance with 134,842 PRINT MATERIALS designed to support continued engagement and action.

430 MINUTES
OF CUSTOMIZED VIDEO CREATED

We brought complex topics to life through 430 MINUTES of customized video created to engage audiences and reinforce learning.

1.2 Million
Community Members Reached

Over 1.2 million people received beneficial behavior change messaging in the 2025-26 school year.

92%
Residential Impact

Students brought home NTC’s printed educational materials 92% of the time this year, proving a strong path to make direct impact with residential decision-makers.

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Impact Shouldn’t Depend on a ZIP Code.

This year, NTC reached 978 schools in Low-to-Moderate Income or Environmental Justice communities, equaling 40% of our total presence (2,419 schools).

NTC’s relentless dedication to Outreach is the centerpiece to the success of our programs.

Calls 

Personal Emails

Automated Emails

Unique Data Tasks

Mailings

NTC programs go wherever they are needed to all education settings.

Metro Stats

Urban Area

31%

Suburban Area

39%

Rural Area

30%

Tribal Area

*As defined by U.S. Census in its urban-rural classification system

States Served, plus Australia and New Zealand:

Measure

We don’t just create experiences. We measure what students learn.

-8,446.34 MWh – NTC energy efficiency school programs saved 8,446,343.32 kWh through take-home kit programs, bringing energy-saving measures into homes that reduced energy consumption and electric/gas bills.

+85.9% – Students didn’t just improve – they often finished with strong understanding.

In Illinois, post-test averages reached 85.9% for K–1 and 88.9% for grades 2–3. In Missouri and South Carolina, post-test averages reached 93.1% for K–1 and 85.8% for grades 2–3.

+54.8 – The biggest gains happened when learning became practical.

Understanding proper brushing technique grew from 26.0% to 80.8% among Illinois K–1 students. And importantly, this isn’t a one-off—the same topic gained +50.3 points in K–1 and +50.1 points among grades 2–3 in Missouri.

+37.1 – Students learned something they can regularly use beyond the classroom.

Utility programs produced meaningful gains in actionable energy knowledge.

Across the utility pre/post data, some of the strongest gains were in concepts students can apply:

+37.1 points — could name at least three energy-efficiency habits

+34.2 points — understood how time of day affects appliance energy use

+31.2 points — could identify at least three ways energy is produced

+22.3 points — could identify a way their family could improve energy efficiency

Thank you so much for coming. Imperial beach has been facing water pollution for quite some time now. Your presentation only helped our students learn more about the importance of water and why we should keep it clean. Thank you for your time. Our students loved it.

Both actors kept the kids’ attention the whole time - especially my students who are ABA kids and it is hard to keep their attention. I feel that all my students understood the assembly and the neurotypical kids definitely went home after this assembly and Brushed, Flossed, used mouthwash on their teeth to prevent cavities. Big thumbs up from me and my school. Bravo and Brava. 5 Stars.

This was such a great program and the students loved it! It was perfect for their age group and fun enough for them to retain and recall the information in the future. Thank you so much!

This was probably the best, and most efficiently run educational program that we have had. Leaders were engaging, entertaining, and knowledgeable. The kids took away new learnings and were excited to continue more in school and at home. Thank you!

Our class had the opportunity to watch an engaging play on conserving energy. The performance was both informational and interactive, presenting many different ways that energy is used and how it can be saved. One of our students was even selected to go on stage, which made the experience even more memorable for everyone. Overall, the play left a lasting impression! The students not only learned valuable lessons about energy conservation, but they also had fun in the process. It was an educational experience that they will remember!

The students liked how they were encouraged to think about how they should choose a career. They also enjoyed the activities and what they learned about saving energy. They mentioned a lot that they like talking about science and career goals.

The take-home kits were also a highlight because students were excited to share what they learned with their families. They liked that the program connected school learning to real life and gave them tools they could actually use at home. Overall, the program kept students engaged and helped them feel like they could make a positive difference by using energy more wisely.