Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Linda Darling-Hammond is an expert on education research and policy. Summer slides have their place alongside the swimming pool, ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Nearly half of all children in the United States lack access to summer learning opportunities, with rising costs serving as a primary barrier for families, according to a Gallup poll ...

Nearly 30,000 K-12 students attended a summer learning program in 2025, and many showed learning gains and credit recovery ...

As summer approaches, many parents worry about “summer slide,” a term used to describe the learning loss that can occur when children are out of school for an extended period. Research from ...

Last year marked the first time that summer programs had to show they were laser-focused on improving literacy rates.

After previously deciding to end credit recovery for high school students during summer school, then signaling the program’s ...