Why Summer Learning is Essential
Superintendent Ron Carruth, TIME Ideas
Published: July 15, 2013
Ron Carruth, Ed.D. Superintendent Whittier City School District and Jonathan Raymond, Superintendent of the Sacramento City Unified School respond to an article by Annie Murphy Paul that questions the risk of summer learning loss. The superintendents point out both the real academic risks and the additional benefits that children receive from summer learning programs.
Article Excerpt
Despite the provocative title, the author of “Do Kids Really Have ‘Summer Learning Loss?” must recognize that the benefits of summer learning extend far beyond just reading a few books.
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