Research Briefs on Summer Learning
The National Summer Learning Association curates a collection of summer learning research briefs. The collection is a great resource for anyone researching summer learning or looking for additional data.
The research comes from thought leaders and education researchers across the country. The briefs are designed to make the research on summer learning loss and summer learning programs easier to digest.
Visit the NSLA Research Briefs page to catch up on current research.
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Summer Learning – A Smart Investment for California School DistrictsFebruary 13, 2018 - 5:23 pmThroughout California, school district leaders are using their newfound flexibility under LCFF to put summer to work in ways that serve equity goals. Their summer learning programs take many shapes and involve creative partnerships customized to meet local needs and circumstances.
Effective Summer Learning Programs: Case StudiesJanuary 16, 2018 - 11:05 pmThere’s no doubt that budget cuts have had a tremendous impact on the availability of summer learning programs throughout California. But with a little creativity and a lot of dedication, some communities have managed to overcome the obstacles and create effective programs that are engaging students, expanding in size and scope, and demonstrating positive outcomes.
Cracking the Code to a Successful Summer Reading ProgramMay 31, 2017 - 6:02 pmWhat could happen when students are engaged with just-right, high-interest books over the summer months? At Orange County Public Schools (FL), a six-week summer reading academy increase average Lexile scores by 44%. In the summer of 2015, South Berwyn, Illinois, a district where 100% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch and 90% are English language learners, defied the odds and not only avoided summer slide but experienced a significant increase in reading proficiency.
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