Stories

Program Spotlight Submission Form

There are so many innovative summer learning programs across California. We would love to feature your program on our website. If you a leader of a summer learning program, please provide us with some information about your program so that we can tell our readers about the amazing things happening in your city.

Summer Matters is Supporting The Summer Learning Network and The Launch of A Seed Fund

The Summer Matters Campaign is exploring the power of a Summer Learning Network with the launch of a network seed fund.

The Families That Can’t Afford Summer

The New York Times published a great piece about the difficulties of working families finding quality summer programs for kids, and the impact lack of access to those programs has on kids.

Six Elements of Great Summer Learning

Summer Matters draws on its experience with summer learning programs throughout California to provide a straightforward checklist for parents. The checklist identifies the six key elements of an effective summer learning program and what they mean in practice.

Summer Matters Road Trip Across California

Summer Matters is taking a road trip! Representatives from the Summer Matters campaign will be traveling the state in a vehicle wrapped in the Summer Matters logo and speaking to media outlets about the unique value of summer learning.