Download or read book Shaping Summertime Experiences written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2020-01-30 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For children and youth, summertime presents a unique break from the traditional structure, resources, and support systems that exist during the school year. For some students, this time involves opportunities to engage in fun and enriching activities and programs, while others face additional challenges as they lose a variety of supports, including healthy meals, medical care, supervision, and structured programs that enhance development. Children that are limited by their social, economic, or physical environments during the summer months are at higher risk for worse academic, health, social and emotional, and safety outcomes. In contrast, structured summertime activities and programs support basic developmental needs and positive outcomes for children and youth who can access and afford these programs. These discrepancies in summertime experiences exacerbate pre-existing academic inequities. While further research is needed regarding the impact of summertime on developmental domains outside of the academic setting, extensive literature exists regarding the impact of summertime on academic development trajectories. However, this knowledge is not sufficiently applied to policy and practice, and it is important to address these inequalities. Shaping Summertime Experiences examines the impact of summertime experiences on the developmental trajectories of school-age children and youth across four areas of well-being, including academic learning, social and emotional development, physical and mental health, and health-promoting and safety behaviors. It also reviews the state of science and available literature regarding the impact of summertime experiences. In addition, this report provides recommendations to improve the experiences of children over the summertime regarding planning, access and equity, and opportunities for further research and data collection.
Download or read book Because of Winn Dixie written by Kate DiCamillo and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2009-09-08 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A classic tale by Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo, America's beloved storyteller. One summer’s day, ten-year-old India Opal Buloni goes down to the local supermarket for some groceries – and comes home with a dog. But Winn-Dixie is no ordinary dog. It’s because of Winn-Dixie that Opal begins to make friends. And it’s because of Winn-Dixie that she finally dares to ask her father about her mother, who left when Opal was three. In fact, as Opal admits, just about everything that happens that summer is because of Winn-Dixie. Featuring a new cover illustration by E. B. Lewis.
Download or read book Investing in Successful Summer Programs written by Jennifer Sloan McCombs and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-30 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research evidence suggests that summer breaks contribute to income-based achievement and opportunity gaps for children and youth. However, summertime can also be used to provide programs that support an array of goals for children and youth, including improved academic achievement, physical health, mental health, social and emotional well-being, the acquisition of skills, and the development of interests. This report is intended to provide practitioners, policymakers, and funders current information about the effectiveness of summer programs designed for children and youth entering grades K-12. Policymakers increasingly expect that the creation of and investment in summer programs will be based on research evidence. Notably, the 2015 Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) directs schools and districts to adopt programs that are supported by research evidence if those programs are funded by specific federal streams. Although summer programs can benefit children and youth who attend, not all programs result in improved outcomes. RAND researchers identified 43 summer programs with positive outcomes that met the top three tiers of ESSA's evidence standards. These programs were identified through an initial literature search of 3,671 citations and a full-text review of 1,360 documents and address academic learning, learning at home, social and emotional well-being, and employment and career outcomes. The authors summarize the evidence and provide detailed information on each of the 43 programs, focusing on the evidence linking summer programs with outcomes and classifying the programs according to the top three evidence tiers (strong, moderate, or promising evidence) consistent with ESSA and subsequent federal regulatory guidance.
Download or read book Making Summer Count written by Jennifer Sloan McCombs and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2011 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite long-term and ongoing efforts to close the achievement gap between disadvantaged and advantaged students, low-income students continue to perform at considerably lower levels than their higher-income peers in reading and mathematics. Research has shown that students' skills and knowledge often deteriorate during the summer months, with low-income students facing the largest losses. Instruction during the summer has the potential to stop these losses and propel students toward higher achievement. A review of the literature on summer learning loss and summer learning programs, coupled with data from ongoing programs offered by districts and private providers across the United States, demonstrates the potential of summer programs to improve achievement as well as the challenges in creating and maintaining such programs. School districts and summer programming providers can benefit from the existing research and lessons learned by other programs in terms of developing strategies to maximize program effectiveness and quality, student participation, and strategic partnerships and funding. Recommendations for providers and policymakers address ways to mitigate barriers by capitalizing on a range of funding sources, engaging in long-term planning to ensure adequate attendance and hiring, and demonstrating positive student outcomes.
Download or read book Summer Learning Fun written by Clever Publishing and published by Clever Publishing. This book was released on 2020-04-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect for summertime, these sunny and bright activity pages are sure to spark curiosity and creativity in the littlest learners. Preschoolers will love spending summer afternoons solving simple mazes, matching games, spot the differences, connect the dots, and more! This entertaining activity book helps little learners get ready for school and allows you to have a classroom in your own home. A learning opportunity on every pages. Get a jump start on back to school fun. Go to head of the class with an activity book jam packed with colorful things to do!
Download or read book Instead of Education written by John Holt and published by Sentient Publications. This book was released on 2004 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Holt's most direct and radical challenge to the educational status quo and a clarion call to parents to save their children from schools of all kinds.
Download or read book Let s Explore written by Walt Disney Company and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Questions and answers on a wide range of topics.
Download or read book The Summer Camp Handbook written by Christopher Thurber and published by . This book was released on 2015-01-30 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Summer Camp Handbook is the only resource that tells families everything they need to know about camp, including how to decide when the time is right, how to find and evaluate different camps, how to prepare for the adventure, how to prevent homesickness, and much more.
Download or read book Summer Opportunities for Kids and Teenagers 1999 written by Peterson's Guides, Inc and published by Peterson Nelnet Company. This book was released on 1998-11 with total page 1414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When parents face, What am I going to do this summer? they need look no further than this guide to over 1,800 exciting opportunities for kids and teenagers. Programs include everything from wilderness treks to train tours around the world. Hundreds of photos.
Download or read book Peterson s Summer Opportunities for Kids and Teenagers written by Peterson's Guides, Inc and published by Peterson Nelnet Company. This book was released on 2000-10-01 with total page 1426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young readers between ages 7-18 and their parents can choose from more than 2,500 summer programs at camps, colleges, universities, private schools, and organizations in the U.S. and abroad utilizing this guide, which includes complete program descriptions, costs, directories, and more.
Download or read book Make Summer Count written by Charlotte Thomas and published by Peterson Nelnet Company. This book was released on 2006-11-22 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A derivative from Peterson's Summer Opportunities. Book of In-depth descriptions plus front matter plus indexes.
Download or read book The Best Summer Programs for Teens written by Sandra L Berger and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Record numbers of teens are applying to selective universities and the competition to gain entrance into college is tougher than ever before. The Best Summer Programs for Teens 2014-2015 helps teenagers find the coolest, most exciting, and most fulfilling summer programs across the United States. College-planning expert Sandra L. Berger provides students and parents with advice on using summer opportunities to help gain entrance into selective universities, and guidance on researching, choosing, applying for, and making the most out of summer programs. Students will be able to peruse the updated directory of more than 200 of the best summer opportunities in the areas of academic enrichment; fine arts; internships and paid positions; leadership and service; math, science, computer science, and technology; and study abroad or international travel, to find the program that fits them best.
Download or read book Summer Opportunities for Kids written by Christopher Billy and published by Peterson Nelnet Company. This book was released on 1986 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Activities such as summer camps, travel, and advanced schooling are described.
Download or read book Peterson s Summer Opportunities for Kids and Teenager s 1993 written by Peterson's Guides and published by Peterson Nelnet Company. This book was released on 1992-10 with total page 892 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 1,300-plus programs described in this easy-to-use guide are offered by private schools, colleges, camps, religious organizations, travel and sports groups, and others. An easy-to-scan chart makes it easy for readers to quickly identify the programs and activities, which range from precollege academic programs, sports, bike and wilderness trips, music, theater, and the arts, and more.
Download or read book Summer Opportunities for Kids and Teenagers 1984 written by Diane Conley and published by Peterson Nelnet Company. This book was released on 1983-11 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Make Summer Count 2008 written by Charlotte Thomas and published by Peterson Nelnet Company. This book was released on 2007-10-26 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents information on different types of summer camps for children and teenagers, and offers in-depth descriptions of over three hundred camps and summer programs, including costs, location, enrollment, and available activities.
Download or read book Summer Programs for Kids Teenagers 2009 written by Peterson's and published by Petersons. This book was released on 2008-11-18 with total page 779 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A directory of summer programs for youth provides information on location, schedule, staff, costs, and program duration for specialized camps, academic programs, internships, volunteer opportunities, and foreign travel programs.
