YOUR SOURCE FOR SUMMER LEARNING NEWS
|
|
|
On May 8th, summer learning advocates from around the country joined the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) staff for Hill Day in Washington, D.C. where we met with Members of Congress from 10 states to convey the importance of the
21st Community Learning Center
(21CCLC) programs and other key federal funding for summer learning.
The FY 2020 budget proposal released by President Trump would
eliminate
funding for the 21CCLC program, AmeriCorps VISTA, Title IV-A, community schools, and other important programs that help youth stay on track during the summer months. Members of Congress from both sides of the political aisle have repeatedly rejected the current Administration's past efforts to eliminate these programs: just this week the House Appropriations committee approved proposed
increases
in funding, demonstrating that Congress is listening to you. We need you to keep telling your stories that show why children, families, businesses and our economy need quality summer learning and enrichment programs that help students succeed in school and in life.
Even if you didn't join us for Hill Day, you can still make a difference.
Contact Congress
or
use social media
to help us protect 21CCLC and other key programs from elimination.
|
|
NSLA is delighted to partner with the
Council of Chief State School Officers
to share this Summer Playbook with the goal of elevating and celebrating the essential role summer learning plays in helping every student succeed. State chiefs across the country are working to ensure educational equity for all students.
For rural, urban and suburban communities, the strategies, stakeholders and solutions may vary but the end game for education leaders is the same: each and every student—regardless of background—graduating ready for college, careers and life. And when we harness the power of summer, our children are better prepared to thrive in the school year ahead and beyond.
|
|
How do parents, and PTA and school leaders make the most of summer and give kids the freedom to learn on their own terms while having fun?
Join
Learning Heroes,
National Summer Learning Association, and
National PTA, on
Thursday, May 16 at 7:00 p.m. EST to explore
Summer Stride, a research-based, English/Spanish resource to help parents make a simple plan that gets their child ready for the next grade while also providing tips and tools to support summer learning fun. We'll also preview the new Summer Playbook for PTA and School Leaders.
Moderator:
Windy Lopez-Afitto,
Vice President of Content and Partnerships, Learning Heroes
Featured Guests:
- Hannah Engle, Advocacy Strategist, National PTA
- Kim Henderson, Incoming President, Tennessee PTA
- Elizabeth McChesney, Director, Children's Services and Family Engagement, Chicago Public Library
- Laura Johnson, Vice President of Communications, National Summer Learning Association
|
|
Let's Make It Trend. Let's Make It Memorable.
|
|
Last year's celebration of summer learning was amazing with events in 45 states plus D.C. and over 300 cities across the nation. Millions of social media users also lifted up the the importance of summer learning opportunities for kids.
This year, we want you to help us to continue elevating the message that summers matter. Click the button below for social media and email copy, including graphics you can use during
#SummerLearningWeek
to spread the word about the importance of summer learning opportunities for kids and how they keep kids learning, safe, and healthy every summer, ensuring they return to school in the fall ready to succeed in the year!
|
|
NSLA is now
smartersummers
on Instagram! We're excited to expand how we connect with you on all things #summerlearning and look forward to sharing summer learning highlights and moments from partners and programs, plus NSLA's signature initiatives
—
#SummerLearningWeek
(July 8-13!), the prestigious
Summer Learning Awards
, and
Summer Changes Everything
™
, our national conference on summer learning and after school. Follow along to see what this summer season brings!
|
|
GET THE NEWS YOU WANT FROM NSLA
|
|
|
|
Information is powerful, but sometimes it's hard to cut through the clutter. That's why we want to make sure you receive communications from us that are interesting and relevant to you. Click the button to update your profile and subscription preferences.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
