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By: when the livin’s easy? « publiCharter teacher

when the livin’s easy? « publiCharter teacher — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 21:33:00 +0000

[...] disengagement. Studies have shown that the summer months can account for the vast majority of the disparity between learning differences between disadvantaged students and their wealthier peers. While these [...]

By: What You Need To Know: Summer Learning Loss

What You Need To Know: Summer Learning Loss — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:33:26 +0000

[...] the idea that all students should have equal access to summer learning programs, believes he has a solution to this problem. He says that schools and community groups need to work together in an effort to make programs that [...]

By: What I’m Reading Now: HechingerEd Blog | How summer increases the achievement gap « The Thoughtful Teacher

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:48:30 +0000

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By: Summer and the achievement gap – a new look « soetalk.com

Summer and the achievement gap – a new look « soetalk.com — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 12:56:12 +0000

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By: The summer slide | Education Speaks

The summer slide | Education Speaks — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 10:16:32 +0000

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By: Cheri Izbicki

Cheri Izbicki — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 20:56:32 +0000

The great state of Texas should consider sending ALL “state funded” preK students to summer school to include income students to limit the achievement and opportunity gaps in their learning!

By: Bob

Bob — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 18:35:03 +0000

And just where are districts to get the extra funding when ALL funding sources are being trimmed and our budgets cut below operating levels?

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Mon, 28 May 2012 17:02:09 +0000

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By: Should summer break be shorter for some children? « drwilda

Should summer break be shorter for some children? « drwilda — Sun, 27 May 2012 17:24:54 +0000

[...] In contrast, poor children fall far behind. “Low-income kids are less likely to be going to those camps,” she said. “They’re more likely to be playing video games, watching TV, and staying indoors, particularly if they live in unsafe neighborhoods.” http://hechingered.org/content/how-summer-increases-the-achievement-gap_5072/#.T8A953dQ9tY.email [...]

By: Middle School Matters » Blog Archive » MSM 207 Hanging Out

Middle School Matters » Blog Archive » MSM 207 Hanging Out — Sat, 26 May 2012 17:43:48 +0000

[...] Much of the discussion about the wide discrepancies in educational achievement between poor and affluent students is focused on what schools and teachers should be doing to close it. But researchers are gathering more evidence suggesting that summer—when students are typically out of contact with their schools and teachers—is one of the root causes of the gap. http://hechingered.org/content/how-summer-increases-the-achievement-gap_5072/ [...]