WNPR: Summer Learning Program Aims to Close Achievement Gap

By David Desroches

For many low-income children in Connecticut, summer isn’t a time filled with fun trips to the beach or chances to learn. This often leads to something called “summer slide,” as they kids lose some of the gains they made while in school…

The Connecticut Council on Education Reform recommends parents look for summer schools that balance learning with enrichment and fun, provide free meals, and are collaborative with other organizations.

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