Summer Learning Loss

Diving Into Summer Learning Programs

December 11, 2017/in Program Quality, Stories, Summer Learning Loss /by Ezra Denney

Summer learning programs are distinctively different from traditional summer school programs. For Nazaneen Khalilnaji-Otto, the Summer Matters campaign director at the Partnership for Children and Youth, one word sums up the difference between the summer learning model and summer school: “fun.” Summer learning takes on a “camp-like culture,” and these programs are generally open to all students, rather than only students seeking remedial or advanced coursework.

Last Chance to Nominate a Summer Superhero

September 20, 2017/in Featured, Summer Learning Loss /by Ezra Denney

Do you know a Superintendent who has demonstrated extraordinary support for summer learning programs during the time between September 2016-September 2017? Can you help us find and celebrate this superhero? Summer Matters is looking for nominations for our Superhero award, given each year to California Superintendents who make summer learning matter in their districts.

Summer Matters – How Summer Learning Strengthens Students’ Success

June 2, 2016/in Featured, Program Quality, Reports, Summer Learning Loss, Technical Assistance /by Chris Boulanger

This study describes how summer learning programs that provide high quality, engaging enrichment activities are a promising solution to this challenge and can help to narrow our unacceptable achievement gap.

How Teachers Can Help Students Beat the “Summer Slide” in ELA

May 25, 2016/1 Comment/in Stories, Summer Learning Loss /by Daren Howard

Edutopia updated a great post last week on how teachers can help prevent summer learning loss. They focused more on reading than any other subjects, but they made some great suggestions.

Taking Summer Seriously

March 22, 2016/in Stories, Summer Learning Loss /by Daren Howard

With the Packard Foundation’s support, a coalition of educators, policymakers, and families launched the Summer Matters campaign. Eager to build on-the-ground models of great summer programming, the stakeholders worked to create high-quality programs across the state that address local needs of children and youth.

Summer learning is a great way to meet your LCFF goals

February 24, 2016/in Funding and Sustainability, Summer Learning Loss, Tools /by Daren Howard

Research and practice demonstrate that if schools and districts are serious about closing the achievement gap, investing in summer learning strategies must be a top priority.

California Case Studies Promote Summer Learning Over Summer School

February 8, 2016/in Program Quality, Stories, Summer Learning Loss /by Daren Howard

PCY’s Katie Brackenridge featured in Edweek to talk about the new report “Investing in Summer Learning: Stories From the Field.”