For generations, summer represented a clean break from the school year. It’s a season defined by rest, recreation, and distance from academic life. That perception, while understandable, no longer reflects the reality facing district and school leaders today. Summer has become one of the most … Read More
Summer break presents a unique challenge for districts committed to family engagement. While there is good intention behind sending learning materials home, the reality doesn’t translate to actual use. Families are juggling the same work schedules they had during the school year, now … Read More
Summer learning has become a top priority for districts, and for good reasons. With persistent achievement gaps and unfinished learning still impacting post-pandemic classrooms, summer programs are frequently positioned as a key intervention strategy. However, the data reveals a more … Read More
From early mornings to late afternoons – and all summer long – Extended Student Services (ESS) programs are essential to student success. Whether you’re running a before-school program, afterschool care, or summer enrichment, your goal is to keep students engaged, … Read More
As summer approaches, educators and program coordinators face a familiar challenge: preventing summer learning loss, often referred to as the “summer slide.” Let’s explore some emerging trends and challenges in summer education, including: The increasing need for at-home learning solutions. … Read More
With the end of the school year here, summer learning loss is a weighty topic on every educator’s mind. Even in the absence of a formal reading intervention program, there are recommendations that you can provide to families that will help them … Read More
By Sarah Hebert, National Afterschool Association Next Generation 2017 Award Winner I moved to Waltham in the spring of 2014 from Southbridge, MA and joined the Waltham Boys and Girls Club in the summer through my position as a One … Read More
