Many districts are doing less this summer to make up for lost learning
Even after an additional year to plan and more federal recovery dollars available, districts’ 2022 summer programs are mostly the same as last year.
Most Students in Urban Districts Will Have Summer Learning Options, But Schools’ Plans May Miss the Mark
CRPE’s latest review found that 97 of 100 reviewed districts have now announced some form of summer school programming.
The summer puzzle: Summer plans to date are lacking in key areas
CRPE’s review of 100 urban and large school districts for summer plans finds that, similar to last year, most summer school plans are vague. A significant majority lack explicit learning supports and feature incomplete or confusing messaging.
Deficiencies in Spring and Summer Point to Where Districts Must Put Their Attention This Fall
School systems face a monumental challenge preparing for fall amid a public health and fiscal crisis. Vulnerable students can ill afford to repeat this spring, when the initial virus outbreaks and sudden closures caught schools unprepared. Gaps in spring and summer planning can point districts to the critical issues they must attend to in the […]
Districts Are Missing an Opportunity to Innovate as Most Take Traditional Approaches to Summer School
Note from the authors: We share our most recent COVID-19 findings during a critical moment, as the recurring impact of systemic violence against Black people devastates our communities and the nation. As we work to inform efforts to build a more equitable education system, we must acknowledge the pain wrought by these injustices. After three […]
Summer Haze: School Districts Slow to Communicate What Will Happen After the School Year Ends
The end of an unusual school year is on the horizon, yet few districts have provided details on what, if any, summer learning opportunities their students will have. Summer school is typically used to make up missed credits, provide enrichment, or give working families much-needed childcare. This year, there are new, urgent needs. Almost every […]
