More than 50% of the academic achievement gap between low- and high-income students stems from summer activities. Aaron Dworkin, CEO of NSLA, discusses what makes a summer program exceptional.
NSLA and AASA sponsored the new national Superintendent Summer Survey by Gallup to capture a national snapshot of school district leaders’ perspectives, goals, priorities and challenges. It compares their responses with the earlier Gallup survey on this topic taken by parents and caregivers. Read the full report here.
NSLA is deeply concerned by the Administration’s proposals to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and to reduce funding support for Summer Meals programs within the US Department of Agriculture. Read our statement here.
Send a letter to your Member of Congress to oppose these cuts to summer learning opportunities for kids.
Our two-day Summer Planning Bootcamp featured six exciting panels and 30 expert speakers sharing helpful advice, strategies, and resources to use this summer. Check out the session recordings and resourceshere.
National Summer Learning Association thanks the 1,000+ senior-level education partners and multi-sector civic leaders across the US who gathered in Washington DC for our Summer Learning Summit. Many expressed it was the most inspiring, collaborative and uplifting event in NSLA history. Read more.
NSLA is proud to announce a new collaboration with Achievery by AT&T, a free digital learning platform designed to enhance online learning opportunities for all students during the NSLA Summer Learning Challenge. Create your free account here!
NSLA has teamed up with Google Play to help families easily select apps and activities that support kids’ well-being! Check out NSLA’s free, teacher-approved apps here.
Newly introduced federal legislation, the Summer for All Act, sponsored by US Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), aims to help provide high-quality summer enrichment opportunities to all kids and families and especially those who could not afford or access these programs otherwise. Read more.
Crayola Creativity Week is a free, weeklong virtual event to inspire and engage your entire learning community! With celebrity appearances, hands-on activity videos, downloadable creative resources, daily giveaways, and an online gallery where your students’ artwork can take center stage, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Register now to be among the first to unlock early access and get all the details here!
NSLA is offering individual $1,600 mini-grants to our non-profit program partners who can encourage college age students in their networks to review and fill out the FAFSA federal financial aid form. The new FAFSA form makes it simpler and more convenient for students to determine if they are eligible for Federal grants, scholarships and more! Limited spots remain! Sign-up today!
Thank you to all our partners across the US who made National Summer Learning Week a huge success! In Washington DC, National Summer Learning Association celebrated by co-hosting the Engage Every Student Awards and Summit with the U.S. Department of Education featuring US Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona and Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten. Read more.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Improving Student Achievement Agenda in 2024
NSLA is excited and inspired to support the ongoing commitment of the Biden-Harris Administration to invest in education and the youth of America. This involves embracing effective and promising strategies, such as the expansion of afterschool and summer learning opportunities.
NSLA is proud to be working with our partners at Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) to co-lead a State Summer Learning Network of leaders from various state departments of education across the country.
The NSLA x Netflix Ultraman Rising activity guide encourages at-home summer learning with activities for everyone to enjoy including exercise warm-ups, Japanese flashcards, drawing, and superhero writing prompts. Download the activity guide!
Save the dates for our 2024 events including Summer Planning Bootcamp, National Summer Learning Week, National Youth Leadership Institute, and more!
NSLA’s Summer Learning Summit Recap!
We were honored to be joined by so many national experts, practitioners and youth leaders including US Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona, National Education Association President Becky Pringle, Second City Executive Kelly Leonard, NY Times best-selling author Clint Smith, NBC News Education Reporter Rehema Ellis, RUN DMC’s Darryl McDaniels and Deputy US Surgeon General Rear Admiral Denise Hinton.
National Summer Learning Association is teaming up with Netflix to make free activities based on Netflix series kids already love!
To see all five NSLA activities, head to netflixfamily.com and look for our VP Brodrick Clarke across nationwide television stations!
NSLA Launches Podcast
NSLA invites all Summit Attendees to stop by our Podcast Studio and discuss your work’s impact on America’s youth!
We will be joined by U.S. Secretary of Education, Dr. Miguel Cardona and U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy. Both believe in the power and important role of summer learning programs to support the academic, mental, and physical well-being of America’s students.