NSLA’s Response to the COVID-19 Health Crisis
We at the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) stand with all our partners and allies across the country working to support schools, families, and students during these difficult, challenging, and unprecedented times. Our staff are working remotely for the foreseeable future but are proactively monitoring and responding to the rapidly changing Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. Like […]
Greater Atlanta Community Landscape Report
In 2018, the United Way of Greater Atlanta and the Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network (GSAN) commissioned the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) to conduct a landscape assessment of summer learning programs in the Atlanta region. This report summarizes key data points from that assessment. SUMMER LEARNING IN GREATER ATLANTA Across Greater Atlanta, children and youth […]
Press Kit
The National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) is a national, non-profit organization focused on the powerful impact of one achievable goal: investing in summer learning to help close the achievement gap. NSLA uses the power of research, advocacy, training, and policy to transform America’s neighborhoods and communities, one child at a time. This digital press kit […]
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 […]
#DiscoverReading Resources
Reading really is the fundamental building block of a solid education and fascinating technologies are taking the adventures of storytelling and literacy to new heights. Dive into the Lexile Framework for Reading which offers your summer program a scientific approach to growing reading ability. You’ll also dive into creative lessons for your summer program where […]
Partners Commitment
Every Kid. Every Summer. The National Summer Learning Association’s (NSLA) vision is that every child grows during the months and partners at every level in the community can make this a reality. By casting a spotlight on summer learning loss, and galvanizing parents, educators, legislators, philanthropic partners and community organizations to embrace the power of […]
#DiscoverSTEM Resources
According to the National Inventors Hall of Fame®, “All great innovations begin with an idea.” Whether making slime, creating video games with Game Builder Garage for Nintendo Switch, building a robot, or re-engineering a wireless microphone, summer STEM programs across the country are fertile ground for fostering curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and a growth mindset in […]
Libraries and Museums
About National Summer Learning Week (July 8–13, 2019) Led by the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA), National Summer Learning Week elevates the importance of keeping all kids learning, healthy, and safe every summer—ensuring they thrive in the school year ahead. During this week, the country will unite in efforts and celebrations hosted by hundreds of […]
Programs Toolkit
Summer programs are vital to the message around National Summer Learning Week. Every year, we see excellent examples across the country demonstrating new and exciting practices to close the achievement and opportunity gap. NSLA has gathered these resources to assist programs in shaping and strengthening their summer programs. Resources include archived webinars, tip sheets for […]
25 Years
Who We Are. When we nurture and cultivate a child’s natural brilliance and curiosity, there are positive ripple effects throughout every area of life—both for children and their families. The National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) is a national, non-profit organization focused on the powerful impact of one achievable goal: investing in summer learning to help […]