Bridging the Summer Slide: Insights and Innovations for Academic Success
Description
Join us for an in-depth exploration of summer learning loss: what research tells us about how much students’ skills tend to plateau or decline during extended breaks, why outcomes vary widely across age groups and assessments, and how inequities in summer access can amplify—or sometimes mitigate—achievement gaps. We’ll dive into the key factors that influence learning over summer months, from program duration and instructional intensity to engagement strategies and data-driven adjustments. You’ll hear practical insights on how high‐quality summer programs, targeted tutoring, and mentoring initiatives can transform summer from a period of academic risk into one of growth and readiness. Whether you’re a tutor, coach, mentor, or college‐prep specialist, this episode offers actionable ideas for partnering with schools and families to design summer interventions that close gaps, spark curiosity, and set students up for long‐term success.
United States
