Stop Summer Academic Loss: An education policy priority
Every year, U.S. students go to school for an average of 180 days. During that time, most progress along a learning trajectory and grow in terms of knowledge and skills. However, when summer break comes along, the formal learning process often ends, and many students, particularly those from low-income families, begin to show learning losses. In fact, research shows that all students experience learning loss when they do not engage in educational activities during the summer.
Citation
Smith, M., & Brewer, D. (2007). Stop summer academic loss: An education policy priority. MetaMetrics, Inc.