Summer is the real key to student success
Michael C. Watkins, Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published: May 3, 2014
The Santa Cruz County Superintendent discusses the need for summer learning programs for all students.
Article Excerpt
As education leaders, my fellow superintendents and I have spent our entire careers trying to figure out how to ensure students’ success during the school year. Now, more and more of us are realizing that the key may very well be keeping those students engaged throughout the whole year.
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