The Washington Post Summer school is no longer just for students who are required to enroll in remedial education. National and local advocates say the hot months — which for many conjure images of beaches, pools and lazy days — exacerbate the achievement gap and lead to significant “summer brain drain,” with students losing academic […]
Supporting Special Populations Requires Partnership In today’s world, a growing number of children are impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), leading to unique and diverse needs. The Special Populations PLC is a network of dedicated youth development professionals who serve young people from various special populations. This includes, but is not limited to, youth with […]
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 fun hands-on activities, Social Emotional Learning curriculum that includes […]
Donate to NSLA Our generous donors directly contribute to our Summer Policy Internship Program, Summer Innovation Fellowship, Professional Learning Communities, and Discover Summer Website and National Media Campaign. Donate to NSLA’s Signature Initiatives As we enter the holiday season, we’d love your support to help ensure all of America’s students have access to high-quality summer […]