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Learning from Summer
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  • Author(s)
  • Catherine H. Augustine, Jennifer Sloan McCombs, John F. Pane, Heather L. Schwartz, Jonathan Schweig, Andrew McEachin, and Kyle Siler-Evans
  • Publisher(s)
  • RAND Corporation
Page Count 108 pages

Implementation Tips

  • Offer programs that last at least five weeks and include at least three hours of academics daily. 
  • Provide a mix of  engaging academic and enrichment activities.
  • Make sure instruction is strong. Two ways to do this? Hire effective teachers. Give them a curriculum that is aligned to the school year, reflects state standards, and meets the needs of all participating students. 
  • Protect time for academics. For example, during academic blocks avoid both meal breaks and early dismissals.
  • Reach out to admitted students and encourage them to show up for the program. Making home visits or playing videos at in-school information sessions are two ways to do this. 
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