Reports

Quality Outcomes Study for Seattle Public Schools Summer Programs

A new study shows a clear link between the quality of summer learning programs and the academic outcomes they produce. The study was funded by the Raikes Foundation and done in partnership with Seattle Public Schools, the Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality, and School’s Out Washington.

After 3pm: Special Report on Summer

This data-rich report looks at how children spend the hours from 3-6pm, the period after school but before parents come home from work.

Investing in Summer Learning: Stories from the Field

In select communities throughout California, districts are taking a proactive approach to address summer learning loss by using the funds provided by the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF). Unlike traditional summer school, these summer learning programs combine much-needed academic content with fun, engaging activities.

Leveraging Summer for Student Success (LCFF)

High-quality summer learning programs aren’t just nice to have; for many students, they’re the difference between the potential for success and falling far behind their peers. In short, if you want to give your district’s most vulnerable students the best chance to succeed — YOU NEED SUMMER.

ENGINEERING STRONG SUMMER STEM

The brief documents why and how STEM education can be successfully integrated into summer learning programs, and the significant positive impacts it can have on students and staff.