The Excellence in Summer Learning Award recognizes outstanding summer programs that demonstrate excellence in accelerating academic achievement and promoting healthy development for young people between kindergarten and twelfth grade. The award is given annually based on an application and interview process that elicits information on a program’s history, mission, goals, operations, management, staff development, partnerships, results, and sustainability. Applicants are reviewed by Association staff in addition to peer organizations in the field. Starting in 2010, we will also conduct site visits to a select group of finalists to observe program activities before announcing the awards. The Excellence in Summer Learning Award seeks to find and draw national attention to exemplary programs which provide and expand access to high-quality summer learning experiences for all young people. The award does not give preference to applicants based on program location or size.
Excellence in Summer Learning Award Finalists Library
Click here to view program profiles for 2005-2009 finalists and winners.
Bridges to a Brighter Future at Furman University, Energy Express, and the Hasbro Summer Learning Initiative received the Association’s 2009 Excellence in Summer Learning Award. The award winners were recognized during our 2009 national conference in Chicago. Click here to read the special Winners' Bulletin.
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