NASBE Report: Summer Learning: Accelerating Student Success

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The National Association of State Boards of Education’s recent report called Summer Learning: Accelerating Student Success outlines how state leaders can play an integral role in promoting summer learning within education policy. Highlighting the significant impact that summer learning programs can have on academic success, this report emphasizes how the state can help improve the quality of Summer Learning programs in order to support positive youth development. Outlining a new vision for summer programs, the article identifies specific strategies programs should embrace including revising the transitional summer school model, providing professional development, and strengthening and expanding partnerships. Access the full report