Summer Solutions Leadership Forum Recap
Summer Solutions Leadership Forum Recap
Ready, set, school! Back-to-school apps picked by NSLA

NSLA’s team of experts has thoughtfully selected a vibrant collection of enriching apps designed to spark a love of reading and expand kids’ knowledge in areas like STEM, healthy habits, the environment, music, art, career exploration, and more. These tools offer fun, engaging ways for children and families to learn and explore together during the summer months and as they kick off a new year of school.
Full Congressional Testimony of Aaron Philip Dworkin, CEO, NSLA on the Importance of Federal Funding for Summer
K-12 Dive, Financial barriers prevented low-income students from accessing summer learning
CT Mirror, Free Summer Camp for More Kids? Murphy Pitches $4B Investment
What I Want to Know Podcast

More than 50% of the academic achievement gap between low- and high-income students stems from summer activities. Aaron Dworkin, CEO of NSLA, discusses what makes a summer program exceptional.
The Atlantic, How to Solve the Summer-Child-Care Nightmare
New Gallup Poll on What District Leaders Say About Learning Beyond the School Year

NSLA and AASA sponsored the new national Superintendent Summer Survey by Gallup to capture a national snapshot of school district leaders’ perspectives, goals, priorities and challenges. It compares their responses with the earlier Gallup survey on this topic taken by parents and caregivers. Read the full report here.
NSLA’s Statement

NSLA is deeply concerned by the Administration’s proposals to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and to reduce funding support for Summer Meals programs within the US Department of Agriculture. Read our statement here.Send a letter to your Member of Congress to oppose these cuts to summer learning […]