https://www.edweek.org/summer-learning Summer Learning en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:33:20 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/these-districts-turned-summer-school-into-an-inviting-destination-for-students/2026/03 Community partnerships helped with scheduling challenges. Themed programs heightened student interest. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:33:20 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/these-districts-turned-summer-school-into-an-inviting-destination-for-students/2026/03 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/summer-school-can-boost-learning-gains-even-when-programs-arent-perfect/2026/01 Research on 10 districts' post-pandemic summer programs show student improvement in math. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:58:39 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/summer-school-can-boost-learning-gains-even-when-programs-arent-perfect/2026/01 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/a-hands-on-lesson-in-civics-sees-surging-student-interest-in-the-age-of-trump/2025/08 The American Civil Liberties Union sees interest spike in its student advocacy institute, while conservative groups have their own programs. Fri, 01 Aug 2025 18:46:04 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/a-hands-on-lesson-in-civics-sees-surging-student-interest-in-the-age-of-trump/2025/08 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/fewer-parents-are-reading-aloud-to-their-kids-why-that-matters/2025/06 Pleasure reading is the best way for emerging readers to maintain their skills in the summer. Getting parents on board can be challenging. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 20:51:18 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/fewer-parents-are-reading-aloud-to-their-kids-why-that-matters/2025/06 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-schools-are-reaching-immigrant-families-over-summer/2025/05 Experts advise district leaders to stay up to date on immigration policy changes. Fri, 30 May 2025 20:38:23 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-schools-are-reaching-immigrant-families-over-summer/2025/05 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/what-superintendents-say-about-summer-school-in-charts/2025/03 Districts have to find new ways to pay for summer programs they started or expanded with pandemic aid. Largely, they plan to do just that. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 18:32:40 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/what-superintendents-say-about-summer-school-in-charts/2025/03 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/what-the-future-holds-for-summer-school-as-federal-aid-dries-up/2025/03 Summer programs have been a go-to strategy to catch kids up and accelerate their learning. Will districts keep them with no more relief aid? Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:45:23 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/what-the-future-holds-for-summer-school-as-federal-aid-dries-up/2025/03 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/this-city-can-claim-a-naep-distinction-no-other-city-can-heres-what-happened/2025/02 While American students saw another decline in 4th grade reading scores on the Nation's Report Card, this city was an exception. Mon, 10 Feb 2025 22:02:11 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/this-city-can-claim-a-naep-distinction-no-other-city-can-heres-what-happened/2025/02 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/video-creating-a-space-for-students-with-autism-to-succeed/2024/08 Educators at a camp for students with autism offer advice for teachers looking to support this population of students. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 20:00:50 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/video-creating-a-space-for-students-with-autism-to-succeed/2024/08 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/can-schools-meet-the-demand-for-summer-learning-as-funding-runs-out/2024/07 A Gallup report found that 45 percent of kids didn't attend a summer learning program in 2023. Fri, 26 Jul 2024 13:01:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/can-schools-meet-the-demand-for-summer-learning-as-funding-runs-out/2024/07 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/inside-a-summer-learning-camp-with-an-uncertain-future-after-esser/2024/07 A high-poverty district offers an enriching, free summer learning program. But the end of ESSER means tough choices. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:51:20 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/inside-a-summer-learning-camp-with-an-uncertain-future-after-esser/2024/07 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-to-get-summer-school-right-hint-its-not-just-about-academics/2024/06 A new study finds a blend of remedial and enrichment activities may improve summer programs' attendance and their effectiveness. Tue, 11 Jun 2024 21:16:14 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-to-get-summer-school-right-hint-its-not-just-about-academics/2024/06 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-what-should-students-do-over-the-summer/2024/06 Educators share tips for keeping kids off their screens and mentally engaged over the long break. Tue, 11 Jun 2024 19:52:05 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-what-should-students-do-over-the-summer/2024/06 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/a-new-plan-to-raise-the-lowest-literacy-rates-in-the-nation/2024/05 Daily summer reading instruction for thousands of students is part of a bigger plan to improve literacy in New Mexico. Thu, 23 May 2024 20:58:53 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/a-new-plan-to-raise-the-lowest-literacy-rates-in-the-nation/2024/05 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-make-summer-school-effective-and-engaging/2024/04 Along with offering meaningful academic lessons, these educators advise incorporating fun so that students want to come to summer school. Fri, 05 Apr 2024 18:32:38 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-make-summer-school-effective-and-engaging/2024/04 https://www.edweek.org/sponsor/scholastic-education-solutions/4-ways-districts-can-achieve-targeted-summer-learning-outcomes It's no secret that summer reading is critical to a child’s academic success and that educators play a pivotal role in driving learning outcomes Mon, 01 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/sponsor/scholastic-education-solutions/4-ways-districts-can-achieve-targeted-summer-learning-outcomes https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-do-i-really-have-to-go-to-summer-school-how-to-get-students-to-change-their-minds/2024/02 Students often view summer school as a punishment. Schools can take steps to shift that perception. Wed, 14 Feb 2024 12:24:21 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-do-i-really-have-to-go-to-summer-school-how-to-get-students-to-change-their-minds/2024/02 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-districts-can-keep-after-school-and-summer-learning-alive-after-esser-dries-up/2023/12 Roughly 8 in 10 school districts spent some of their federal COVID relief funds on after-school or summer learning. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 22:02:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-districts-can-keep-after-school-and-summer-learning-alive-after-esser-dries-up/2023/12 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/how-to-support-black-and-latino-students-to-tackle-calculus/2023/11 The founder of the Calculus Project speaks about how high school math pathways shape students’ postsecondary options. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 20:47:53 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/how-to-support-black-and-latino-students-to-tackle-calculus/2023/11 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/the-state-of-after-school-and-summer-programs-in-charts/2023/11 New federal data show most schools offer extended-time academic programs, but small percentages of students use them. Wed, 08 Nov 2023 22:00:25 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/the-state-of-after-school-and-summer-programs-in-charts/2023/11 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/districts-make-tutoring-a-top-priority-in-afterschool-programs-funded-by-covid-relief-aid/2023/10 Roughly 8 in 10 school districts spent part of their federal COVID relief funds on afterschool or summer learning. Wed, 25 Oct 2023 21:27:50 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/districts-make-tutoring-a-top-priority-in-afterschool-programs-funded-by-covid-relief-aid/2023/10 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/video-where-these-urban-students-get-to-learn-about-and-in-the-outdoors/2023/09 This urban school district gives students the opportunity to learn in and about the outdoors at their district-owned farm. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:26:02 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/video-where-these-urban-students-get-to-learn-about-and-in-the-outdoors/2023/09 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/what-two-new-studies-reveal-about-learning-recovery/2023/08 Effective programs require putting "a lot of effort into implementation," said one researcher. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 21:17:54 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/what-two-new-studies-reveal-about-learning-recovery/2023/08 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-to-make-ap-classes-accessible-and-equitable-district-leaders-share-strategies/2023/07 Various presentations at the College Board's AP annual conference this month touched on equity concerns around the AP program. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 20:18:02 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-to-make-ap-classes-accessible-and-equitable-district-leaders-share-strategies/2023/07 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/want-kids-to-read-in-the-summer-school-librarians-can-help/2023/07 A literacy expert breaks down factors that impact students' summer reading—-and they all involve school librarians. Fri, 21 Jul 2023 21:21:20 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/want-kids-to-read-in-the-summer-school-librarians-can-help/2023/07 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-summertime-relax-enjoy-and-catch-up-on-teaching-and-learning-advice/2023/07 Get research on summer learning, guidance on resetting for the new school year, and maybe a new favorite TV show. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 19:35:46 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-summertime-relax-enjoy-and-catch-up-on-teaching-and-learning-advice/2023/07 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-4-ways-to-make-summer-and-after-school-learning-effective/2023/07 High-quality expanded learning programs can reverse students' disengagement and fill in missing skills. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 18:00:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-4-ways-to-make-summer-and-after-school-learning-effective/2023/07 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/kids-arent-reading-for-pleasure-as-much-summer-is-the-time-to-reverse-that/2023/06 When it comes to learning, reading may be the single most important activity a child can do during summer. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 20:31:18 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/kids-arent-reading-for-pleasure-as-much-summer-is-the-time-to-reverse-that/2023/06 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/summer-schools-can-boost-learning-but-only-if-students-attend/2023/06 A new study finds Tennessee, like many states, has struggles with summer school absenteeism. Mon, 26 Jun 2023 20:45:05 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/summer-schools-can-boost-learning-but-only-if-students-attend/2023/06