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2024 National Summer Learning Summit Registration is Open!

Join 1,200+ education and civic leaders working to support youth, families, and communities at the national, state and local levels at our annual Summit. November 11-13 in Washington, DC at The Historic Mayflower Hotel.

The National Summer Learning Association works to ensure all of America’s students, regardless of background, income, or zip code, can access and benefit from a high-quality summer learning experience every year.

Support the Summer for All Act

Newly introduced federal legislation, the Summer for All Act, sponsored by US Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), aims to help provide high-quality summer enrichment opportunities to all kids and families and especially those who could not afford or access these programs otherwise. Read more.

New Gallup Poll on Youth Summer Experiences Released

NSLA released the data from our new National Youth Summer Experiences Survey conducted by Gallup. We co-sponsored the nationally representative, 7,000 parent survey with the American Camp Association. Read the EdWeek article here.

Summer Learning Week 2024 Recap

Thank you to all our partners across the US who made National Summer Learning Week a huge success! In Washington DC, National Summer Learning Association celebrated by co-hosting the Engage Every Student Awards and Summit with the U.S. Department of Education featuring US Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona and Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten. Read more.

FAFSA Mini Grant Available

NSLA is offering individual $1,600 mini-grants to our non-profit program partners who can encourage college age students in their networks to review and fill out the FAFSA federal financial aid form. The new FAFSA form makes it simpler and more convenient for students to determine if they are eligible for Federal grants, scholarships and more! Limited spots remain! Sign-up today!

Free Digital Learning Resources to Underserved K-12 Students with Achievery by AT&T

NSLA is proud to announcea new collaborationwith Achievery by AT&T, a free digital learning platform designed to enhance online learning opportunities for all students during the NSLA Summer Learning Challenge.Create your free account here!

NSLA's Curated Apps on Google Play

NSLA has teamed up with Google Play to help families easily select apps and activities that support kids' well-being! Check out NSLA's free, teacher-approved apps here.

Learn About Our Programs

NSLA staff and our roster of expert Field Consultants are available to help partners plan, train staff, prepare, and measure effectiveness for the coming summer. NSLA can design tailored training solutions for your program and offer the following services:

Read About Our Research

NSLA tracks and responds to policy issues that affect summer opportunities at the federal, state, and local levels, with the goal of ensuring high-quality summer learning opportunities reach as many youth as possible.

Download NSLA Resources

We offer in-depth guides and resources, and can provide your next staff training, conduct a community landscape assessment or an evaluation of your program’s quality.

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NSLA's Summit Highlights and more

NSLA hosted a historic conference for nearly 1,000 education and civic leaders working to support youth, families, and communities at the national, state and local levels. They gathered to discuss how best to help students combat summer learning loss, and how to close the opportunity gaps that exists between higher and lower income students.

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We believe that when kids continue learning during the summer, they are healthier, safer, and more prepared for the school year ahead.

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