According to the Windsor Star, "Summer Learning programs are proving perhaps the best short-term investment area school boards make each year." The article, which highlights summer learning programs in the Greater Essex County and Windsor-Essex Catholic district school boards, notes that students … [Read more...] about Windsor Star: SLP students “showing significant gains”
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Chatham Daily News: “Kids given leg up at public schools with LKDSB summer program”
"Most kids look forward to their summer vacation — and don’t even want to think about school — yet first and second graders at John N. Given Public School look excited to be there," writes Louis Pin of the Chatham Daily News. The reason? "For a fifth year, Chatham is giving young students a chance … [Read more...] about Chatham Daily News: “Kids given leg up at public schools with LKDSB summer program”
How does summer learning loss happen?
“All young people experience learning losses when they do not engage in educational activities during the summer.” The Baltimore, MD-based National Summer Learning Association, which provides resources, guidance and expertise to the summer learning community, highlights some compelling U.S. facts … [Read more...] about How does summer learning loss happen?
