Affirming Learning: How schools can utilize crucial summer months and make education more equitable
By Rhea Almeida, Research Project Manager, NYU Metro Center, New York University When it comes to summer learning, the benefits are well documented. Students who consistently attend well-planned, high-quality programs achieve higher scores on math and language arts testing. They also earn higher ratings from teachers on their social and emotional skills, research shows. Unfortunately, research also shows that students from low-income and minority backgrounds are less likely to attend – and benefit from – summer learning programs than their affluent and white peers. Summer learning can play a crucial role in helping these students – and all kids...
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