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 Times – April 17, 2019
It’s already the third week of April, so you can definitely believe us when we say, “Summer is just around the corner.” Now is the time to get ready for National Summer Learning Week, July 8-13, 2019.The National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) has created language you can share with your mayor, governor, or local elected […]
NSLA Strategic Plan: Every Kid. Every Summer.
A National Vision In this new strategic plan, the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) presents a national vision for harnessing the power of summer learning to help every child thrive. Over the next 12 years, NSLA will ensure that kids with the greatest need for summer learning engage in high-quality formal and informal activities over the […]
New Vision for Summer School
The New Vision for Summer School Network (NVSS Network) includes more than 50 school districts and national partners. The network of districts is committed to summer learning that engages more children and youth, boosts academic achievement, and supports teaching and learning throughout the school year. These districts are working to close the opportunity gap to […]
ESSA Creates New Opportunities for Summer Learning Success
Student success depends on much more than what happens in the classroom. With summer learning loss responsible for two-thirds of the achievement gap by the end of fifth grade, opportunities for youth (especially those at-risk) to stay engaged during the summer months matter tremendously to schools and families. And the strong evidence base proving positive […]
The Summer Slide: What We Know and Can Do About Summer Learning Loss
Price: $47.93 About: This book is an authoritative examination of summer learning loss, featuring original contributions by scholars and practitioners at the forefront of the movement to understand and stem the summer slide. The contributors provide an up-to-date account of what research has to say about summer learning loss, the conditions in low-income children’s homes and communities […]
Proclaim Summer Learning Week in Your Community
Proclaim Summer Learning Day, Week, or Month in your community and show how essential summer learning is in closing the achievement and opportunity gaps in America.
Special Populations, Camps, & Outdoor Programs
Supporting Special Populations Requires Partnership Summer learning in camp communities and outdoor spaces offers youth a unique opportunity to grow—helping close the summer learning gap, support mental health, and build essential social skills. These natural environments provide proven benefits for learning and development. Concurrently, many children today are affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and […]
Congratulations to the 2022 Award Winners!
ICAN New York Life Foundation Excellence in Summer Learning Award Chandler, AZ: The objectives of the ICAN’s summer program are to provide youth with social-emotional support, engage them in fun academic and other activities, and keep them safe during the summer. Curriculum taught includes STEAM with hands-on activities; Social-Emotional Learning with team-building; Academic Support for […]
NSLA Membership Program
NSLA SUMMER INSIDERS ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP Individual $250 | Organization $1,500 Becoming a member is as easy as making a donation. Your support helps 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. Member Benefits Member-only special invitations to national […]