San Bernardino Unified turns vacation time into education time
Beau Yarbrough, San Bernardino Sun
Published: June 23, 2013
A look at the San Bernardino City Unified School District’s summer learning program which emphasizes improving literacy, providing STEM education and helping kids connect with the outdoors through activities like hiking.
Article Excerpt
Education and Fun! The school district’s five-week program helps students retain and build on knowledge while mixing literacy and science with an emphasis on working outside the classroom.
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