Avoiding the "Summer Slide": How Books Can Keep Students on Track During Break

Avoiding the "Summer Slide": How Books Can Keep Students on Track During Break

As the school year winds down and kids dive into the joys of summer, theres an academic risk that often flies under the radarthe Summer Slide. This term refers to the learning loss students can experience during their time away from the classroom, and its a challenge that educators and parents alike are working to combat.Research from the Northwest Evaluation Association shows that students in grades three through five can lose an estimated 20% …

Jerald McNair: While schools are out, our youths need to continue to read

As the summer approaches and the school year ends, schools across the country are concerned about the upcoming year and the federal cuts that may come with the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education.

Operation Education: Local teachers try to combat summer learning loss

Concerns about the summer slide or summer learning loss go back decades.Teachers say they notice a difference when the school year begins.Two teachers in St. Jo

How to keep your kids from losing knowledge over the summer

Although it’s a time to relax and enjoy leisure activities, summer can also be detrimental for school-age children. Studies show that many students lose up to 30% of their knowledge during these months, especially in math and reading. Chakeia Andrews, an assistant professor of professional practice at the University of Miami School of Education and Human Development who taught elementary school and was a former reading coach, says that “even wit…

Understanding and mitigating academic regression from summer learning loss

Key points: Balancing relaxation with structured learning counteracts learning loss Unpacking COVID’s lasting academic effects on 5th graders 5 online resources to beat the summer slide For more news on summer learning loss, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Summer learning loss, also known as the “summer slide,” represents a significant challenge in education where students experience academic regression during extended breaks from formal in…