Summer Learning Loss: Research

- "Effective and Promising Summer Learning Programs and Approaches for Economically-Disadvantaged Children and Youth" examines available research on program outcomes for children, and identifies the characteristics of effective summer learning programs. It finds that reading and math achievement gains are possible. It concludes that good programs tend to include experienced teachers on staff, small group sizes and activities that make learning fun.


- "It's Time for Summer: An Analysis of Recent Policy and Funding Opportunities" suggests that summer learning programs could be expanded if disparate federal, state and local programs were better coordinated in a new vision for summer learning. The paper recommends that regulations for various federal education programs allow spending for summer programs and the creation of summer funding collaboratives of local foundations and corporations.

- "Building Quality in Summer Learning Programs: Approaches and Recommendations" identifies the different settings in which summer programs for disadvantaged youth most commonly take place - schools, parks and recreation departments, community- and faith-based organizations, and child-care programs - and examines the limitations and opportunities presented by each in building better programming.

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