Investing in Successful Summer Programs
This new report from the RAND Corporation (commissioned by The Wallace Foundation) explores what characteristics of summer programs meet ESSA evidence standards, and what characteristics of summer programs meet ESSA evidence standards. Researchers identified 43 summer programs that met the top three tiers of ESSA’s evidence standards. Questions examined through the research include: What summer programs serving […]
Voluntary Summer Learning Research Brief
Summer is a time when low-income students lose ground relative to their wealthier peers, but it also presents an opportunity: Summer learning programs may help low-income children prepare themselves for the next school year. And programs that include enrichment activities address another inequity: Low-income children have fewer opportunities for cultural, athletic, and outdoor activities during […]
Scholastic Summer Learning Tip Sheet
Send students into summer ready for the next school year with this tip sheet from Scholastic and the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA), containing great ideas for principals, school leaders, and teachers that will #KeepKidsLearning all summer long. Principals and school leaders play a critical role in helping to curb summer learning loss and close […]
The Summer Playbook for PTA and School Leaders
PTAs and schools are key to linking parents to vital summer learning opportunities that can help children have fun and meaningful learning experiences that prepare them for the next grade. Many students, especially those from underserved communities, lose up to two to three months of grade-level equivalency in math, reading, and other academic skills over […]
State Education Agencies Playbook
The National Summer Learning Association is delighted to partner with the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) to share this Summer Playbook with the goal of elevating and celebrating the essential role summer learning plays in helping every student succeed. Decades of research clearly demonstrate that summer is the most unequal time in America […]
2018 New York Life Foundation Excellence in Summer Learning Awards
The 2018 New York Life Foundation Excellence in Summer Learning and Founder’s Awards honor programs that provide high-quality summer learning opportunities to children and youth in traditional and non-traditional settings. These programs demonstrate the best of summer learning through exceptional program models, engagement of youth and families, and a dedication to providing new opportunities to […]
2019 Summer Learning Awards Kick-off Webinar
Each year, the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) recognizes the outstanding work done during the summer months on behalf of our nation’s youth. NSLA held a Summer Learning Awards Kick-off Webinar to discuss the 2019 application and answer any questions you might have about the process. We were joined by Lauren Kellner Rudolph, Managing Program […]
2017 New York Life Foundation Excellence in Summer Learning Awards
The winners of the 2017 New York Life Foundation Excellence in Summer Learning Award and Founder’s Award show the power of summer to create brighter futures for America’s children and youth. The National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) recognizes this year’s winning programs for demonstrating excellence in accelerating academic achievement and promoting healthy development for low-income […]
SPARK! Creating a Summer Opportunity Portfolio
Across the country, communities are making summer commitments to youth and investing in summer programs across five assurances to keep kids learning.
SPARK! Building Community Systems for Summer Learning
This issue of SPARK! focuses on building community systems for summer learning through six key elements: a shared vision, engaged leadership, continuous quality improvement, data management and marketing and communications.