Connecting Students with the Right Summer Books to Raise Achievement
No matter what type of academic calendar a state or school district follows, students attend school every year for an average of 180 days. During that time, talented teachers, dedicated administrators, and involved parents work hard to ensure that students build the skills necessary for success in school and in life. Then summer break comes, the formal learning process ends and, instead of progressing, many students start to slip in their abilities.
Research shows that all students experience some level of learning “loss” or “slide” when they do not engage in educational activities over the summer.