Summer Learning

The House Takes a Step Backwards in the Effort to Expand Learning for All Students

Jennifer Peck | Posted 05.06.2012

Read More: Community School, Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Summer Learning, 21st Century Community Learning Centers, Achievement Gap, After School, Expanded Learning Time, Esea, 21st CCLC, Education News
Jennifer Peck

At a time when studies show a widening achievement gap between rich and poor students, we cannot afford to lose the 21st CCLC program.

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Summer Matters, Now

Jennifer Peck | Posted 02.19.2012

Read More: Tom Torlakson, Summer Learning, Summer, Summer Learning Loss, Achievement Gap, California, Senate Bill 429, Education News
Jennifer Peck

When not addressed, the devastating effects of summer learning loss are ongoing and cumulative, affecting students' performance throughout the whole of their academic career.

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Cuts in Education: A Failing Choice

Marian Wright Edelman | Posted 01.18.2012

Read More: Education, Budget Cuts, Budget, Budget Deficit, Public Education, Budget Crisis, Summer Learning, Education Cuts, Summer Learning Loss, Learning Loss, Learning, Politics News
Marian Wright Edelman

We still talk about public education as the great equalizer and pathway out of poverty, but continue to fall far short in assuring millions of poor children upward mobility.

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Former Wall Street Attorney Makes Big Impact on Education

Earl Martin Phalen | Posted 01.09.2012

Read More: Terra Smith, Education Reform, Summer Advantage USA, Summer Learning, Women, Impact News
Earl Martin Phalen

While we often read heroic stories of men making major career changes with phenomenal results, we rarely read about the many dynamic women who chart a...

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The Brain As a Muscle: What We Should Really Do With Summer

Matthew Boulay | Posted 10.16.2011

Read More: Education Reform, Summer Learning, Summer Vacation, Summer School, Summer Break, Public Education, Education Policy, Summer Learning Loss, Education News
Matthew Boulay

The fact that summer looms so large for many kids and adults as an inalienable right to absolute time off communicates something sad about the way we view intellectual growth.

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Changing the STEM Equation This Summer

Jennifer Peck | Posted 10.03.2011

Read More: Science Technology Engineering Math, Partnership for Children and Youth, Summer Learning, STEM Education, Summer Learning Loss, Summer Slide, Education News
Jennifer Peck

As a leader in driving technological and social innovation, California can lead by example in making STEM teaching and learning a summertime priority.

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25 Fun (and Educational!) Games, Sites and Apps for Kids

Tina Barseghian | Posted 10.03.2011

Read More: Kid Applications, Apps for Kids, Kid Apps, Educational Games, Summer Learning, Educational Computer Games, Parents-Summer-Fun, Parents News
Tina Barseghian

School or no school, there's a world of learning opportunities for kids. Keep kids engaged in learning throughout the summer months with these enjoyable and educational apps and websites.

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A Corporate Partnership That's Creating Smarter Summers

Earl Martin Phalen | Posted 09.14.2011

Read More: Walmart, Summer Learning, Earl Martin Phalen, National Summer Learning Association, Impact News
Earl Martin Phalen

With business schools increasing their focus on corporate responsibility and partnerships, Forbes.com dedicating a news section to corporate ethics an...

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A New Exercise in Combatting Childhood Obesity: Summer Learning Programs

Jennifer Peck | Posted 08.30.2011

Read More: Childhood Obesity, Obesity, Summer Learning, Summer Learning Loss, Education News
Jennifer Peck

Too much junk food and sedentary activities and not enough healthy meals and exercise often adds up to summertime weight gain, especially among children.

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School's out... but Parenting's Always on

Earl Martin Phalen | Posted 08.29.2011

Read More: Summer Learning, Reach Out and Read, Books, Earl Martin Phalen, Impact News
Earl Martin Phalen

Welcome our "Summer of a Million Books" into your family. Make it yours. Be part of this greater effort to ensure that come fall, every child returns to school ready and prepared to excel.

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Celebrating National Summer Learning Day Every Day

Jennifer Peck | Posted 08.21.2011

Read More: Summer Reading, Summer Learning, National Summer Learning Day, Summer, Summer Learning Loss, Summer Learning Day, Summer School, Education News
Jennifer Peck

Most of us know June 21 as the longest day of the year and the first official day of summer, but it is also a call to action in support of our children -- National Summer Learning Day.

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National Summer Learning Day and the Ironies of Summer

Matthew Boulay | Posted 08.21.2011

Read More: Summer Reading, Summer Learning, Achievement Gap, Summer School, Education News
Matthew Boulay

Summer seems fleeting; think summer love and melting ice cream cones. But in fact, the learning losses it creates for children are permanent.

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Got Math?

Ron Fairchild | Posted 08.15.2011

Read More: Summer Reading, Education, Summer Learning, Math, Mathematics, Learning, Summer Learning Loss, Summer Vacation, Education News
Ron Fairchild

All kids are at risk of losing over two months of math performance during the elementary school years.

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Home Alone

Earl Martin Phalen | Posted 08.08.2011

Read More: Education Crisis, Reading, Summer Learning, Earl Martin Phalen, Education, Summer, Summer-Programs, Economic Hardship, Education News
Earl Martin Phalen

We live in a country filled with curious and creative children. Let's make a commitment to ensure that none of our youngsters are left without activities that will support their growth and development.

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Our Summer Learning Plan

Ron Fairchild | Posted 08.01.2011

Read More: Education, Library Summer Reading, tenmarks.com, Summer Learning, Education News
Ron Fairchild

After more than a decade of advocating for summer learning, I'm more conscious than ever about "practicing what I preach" and making sure that our kids have a fun and productive summer.

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Children Who Lose Out On Summer Learning, Lose Out

Jennifer Peck | Posted 07.13.2011

Read More: Education, Schools, Summer Learning, Summer Learning Loss, Low-Income Students, Summer School, Children, Education News
Jennifer Peck

While many families are planning summers filled with educationally-enriching activities for their kids, the vast majority of low-income children in the U.S. lack access to summer learning opportunities.

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Success Through Summer Learning

Earl Martin Phalen | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Reach Out and Read, Education Reform, Summer Advantage USA, Summer Learning, Earl Martin Phalen, Education News
Earl Martin Phalen

If we really want to help all of our children fulfill their tremendous innate potential, summer must be a season for learning.

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Expanded Learning? Extended Learning? Let's Just Make Sure There's More Quality Learning

Ron Fairchild | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Expanded Learning, Education Reform, Summer Learning, Summer Learning Loss, Summer School, Education News
Ron Fairchild

On this National Day of Blogging for Real Education Reform, it's a great time to talk about how to get American young people the extra learning time they need to prevent summer setback -- whatever you call that time.

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Summer in November -- Can a Summer of Service Battle Summer Slide?

Shirley Sagawa | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Youth Service, Innovation, Education Reform, Summer Learning, Volunteering, Summer of Service, Americorps, Service-Learning, Impact News
Shirley Sagawa

The establishment of a "Summer of Service" rite for young Americans of all backgrounds could help them find a sense of purpose at a pivotal age, hone their civic engagement skills, and expose them to role models in the community.

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Avoiding 'Summer Brain Drain' (VIDEO)

CBS | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Parenting, Summer Reading, Parenting Tips, Summer Learning, Parenting Advice, Summer Vacation, Summer Learning Loss, Healthy Living News

School's out for summer! While the whole family is enjoying beach days, family vacations and afternoons by the pool, it's good to keep in mind a few w...

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Federal ARRA Funds Keep Kids Learning and Adults Working During Summer

Ron Fairchild | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Arne Duncan Education Secretary, Kids, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Arne Duncan, President Obama, Summer Learning, Unemployment, Economic Stimulus Package, Children, Education, Out of School Time, Building Educated Leaders for Life, Johns Hopkins, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Economy, Politics News
Ron Fairchild

The bottom line is that middle-class kids often have the opportunity to take part in meaningful summer activities that promote learning; poor kids usually do not.

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