The video takes a look at the efforts of California school districts and summer learning programs to close the academic achievement gap between low-income and middle-income students.
The video draws on media coverage of school officials, program activities and education policy to explain why summer learning matters and how summer learning programs help.
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CDE After School VideoAugust 28, 2017 - 10:37 pmProposed Federal budget cuts threaten after school and summer programs in California. State Superintendent Tom Torlakson has forcefully opposed the budget cuts, and spoken out about the benefits of summer and after school programs. Recently, he visited a summer learning program at Robla Elementary School near Sacramento, to see the impact the program has on the local community, and highlight the importance of summer learning for California students.
Grade Level Reading: The StatisticksMarch 30, 2017 - 6:37 pmThis video, produced by The Campaign for Grade Level Reading, highlights the challenges students from under resourced communities face, including due to a lack of summer learning opportunities.
#WhySummerMattersJune 29, 2016 - 8:35 pmWhy does Summer Matter to you? Post a video explaining why summer matters to you and use the hashtag #WhySummerMatters. We’ll be sharing videos we receive from kids, programs, and families, and highlighting great summer learning opportunities throughout the state.
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