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The research tells us that having books at home stops summer learning loss AND that children in under-resourced communities have fewer books at home. ALL children deserve to have access to books and reading, and at Books Are Wings, we're working to build the libraries of young readers across Rhode Island. "Prioritizing learning as a year-round commitment, and implementing programs that support summer learning, limit summer learning loss, which in turn reduces the achievement gap." (BU Journal of Graduate Studies in Education, Volume 14, Issue 2, 2022) You can have a big impact in the life of a child this summer by supporting our Stop the Summer Slide Campaign. Give today, and help make reading a key part of every child's summer experience: https://bit.ly/3XfopGi

🌟 Meet Emily, a passionate science teacher who embarked on a transformative Summer Project journey with us! 🗨️ "I would 100% recommend Summer Projects. I gained more than I thought I would. I found it really interesting," she shares. 📚 Emily dove into researching Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) policies and parental engagement strategies, contributing to improvements in schools. "Our work has made it easier for schools to quickly find gaps and make changes that will massively improve their own policies and practices," she reflects. 🗨️ "Sometimes schools can feel pretty isolated. Our work highlighted how crucial the connection between head teachers, staff, and other schools is." Beyond policy impact, Emily discovered ways to engage with parents proactively, "I've established things I can do as a classroom teacher to better support my pupils." ⚡ Ready to explore, learn, and make a difference in your teaching career? If you completed or are currently on our Training Programme, sign up in April to join our Summer Projects! > https://lnkd.in/etVZq5_v

Are you wondering if your student might benefit from summer classes? 🌊 As summer approaches, it's easy to get caught up in the allure of total and complete leisure and relaxation. However, amidst the sun-soaked days and balmy evenings lies a golden opportunity for academic growth and personal advancement: summer classes. Whether at your university, a community college, or online, engaging in coursework during the summer months can yield a myriad of benefits that extend far beyond the classroom. Explore our latest blog on the topic, or schedule a call with our team to learn more about how we can help your student this summer! 🌞 https://lnkd.in/eGREcJD3

The end of school is near, yet again, and you may be bringing over the thought of the summer fast approaching. Many parents aren't quite sure how to manage the time when children are off of their school schedule. Here are some tips: Take what is most important to you and set that into the schedule first, ensuring nothing is taking over that. Take what is the next thing that is most important to you (i.e. Having nap times scheduled in, children's time with friends, children's times reading, etc....) and structure things around that. Next, add in those things that just be done but aren't as important as the top 2 above. Think about what is REALISTIC and be willing to choose and give way to things that already aren't as needed. Having a schedule, a routine, a constancy each day for our children helps them to: ~Behave well ~Be to bed on time, etc.... ~Stay focused on the priorities But it also helps us to do the same. For a Summer Weeklong Program that helps your child learn self-discipline, focus, and perseverance while excelling in their Reading and Math concepts, contact me through this page. ❤️

Are you wondering if your student might benefit from summer classes? 🌊 As summer approaches, it's easy to get caught up in the allure of total and complete leisure and relaxation. However, amidst the sun-soaked days and balmy evenings lies a golden opportunity for academic growth and personal advancement: summer classes. Whether at your university, a community college, or online, engaging in coursework during the summer months can yield a myriad of benefits that extend far beyond the classroom. Explore our latest blog on the topic, or schedule a call with our team to learn more about how we can help your student this summer! 🌞 https://lnkd.in/eWwqNEqe

Is your teen or young adult preparing to transition to college or high school this fall? New environments often bring significant stress, self-doubt, and fear for students. Adjusting to new academic demands, making new friends, and navigating an unfamiliar social environment can be daunting. The transition to college, in particular, is a common challenge, even for students who excelled in high school. College presents a different level of academic rigor, coupled with major life changes such as moving to a new place and forming new social connections. Many students are not fully prepared for these changes, which can lead to feelings of sadness, loneliness, and disengagement. To help your child thrive, we have developed a virtual summer life skills program specifically designed to ease these transitions. By being proactive and setting your child up for success, you can make a significant positive impact on their college or high school experience. Discover more about our summer programs at https://lnkd.in/g8rJ_-Sm .

Welcome to June! ☀️ Did your summer break start last week? If not, I bet the countdown is on, right? …but let’s be honest. Summer break doesn’t necessarily mean you’re not working. As teachers, we’re constantly planning for and/or thinking about the year to come. And some of us might even teach our way through this laid-back time of year. What if I told you there’s an alternative? According to the National Education Association (NEA), teachers usually devote around 12 to 20 unpaid hours a week to school-related tasks during their well-deserved summer break. On the flip side, you can kickstart your own teaching business in roughly 5 hours per week. Trust me, I’ve been there …done that. And I can show you how! Details in the blog post below, and remember—my next Jumpstart Program starts on June 7 (and there’s still time for you to join). https://buff.ly/44ZSNX1

Summer has finally arrived and we encourage students to take advantage of this free time to start preparing for their college journey! ☀️🎓 Here are 5 summer activities your student can do to boost their applications: ✅ Extracurricular activities ✅ Volunteer work ✅ Course planning ✅ Test preparation ✅ Work on their application early Check out the blog post below for more in-depth analysis including a breakdown of which extracurriculars may appeal to colleges the most! 👇 http://bit.ly/3p5MQXR  

At EP, we’re dedicated to developing the next generation of K-12 education leaders committed to driving local impact. We asked EP Alum and partner Amber Shields, Managing Director, Early Matters Dallas at The Commit Partnership to share how our EP Summer Fellows accelerated meaningful work that will have a lasting impact on students across Dallas, Texas: “It’s a privilege to host Fellows, as it not only provides immediate value but also gives them a unique opportunity to experience working within a collective impact organization. Through this experience, Fellows gain insight into how we support school system partners across Dallas County and the state. Many Fellows shared that this was their first time working in an organization that offers such a depth of support to school system partners, giving them a broader understanding of the education landscape. One of the most impactful projects a Fellow worked on was centered around Pre-K quality. While our organization has traditionally focused on Pre-K access, the Fellow conducted extensive research and developed a strategy for Pre-K quality improvement. This work has been instrumental in helping us define what our Pre-K quality strategy could look like in the coming years. Their recommendations have provided a clear roadmap for how we can roll out this strategy over time, significantly enhancing our long-term planning in this area.” == When you host an EP Summer Fellow, you invest in talent and get the dedicated support you need to make an impact in your local PK-12 education systems. Ready to apply to host an EP Summer Fellow? Email [email protected] to get started.

𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗡𝗔𝗣 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 Michigan SNAP benefit recipients who have minor children will receive a total of $120 per child in extra SNAP benefits this summer to help defray the cost of meals that schools typically provide for many children during the academic year. According to the USDA, close to 13% of US households were food insecure in 2022. This is the highest rate of food insecurity in the last two decades; and it represents an increase of almost 44% from 2021. These statistics highlight the importance of school meal programs and their summer counterparts in combating childhood hunger. States, other than Michigan, that are providing extra SNAP benefits this summer include Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. According to the USDA, several other states are in the process of signing-up for the summer SNAP program; let’s hope they do so soon. Across the US, summer SNAP benefits are expected to feed around 2 million children this year. SNAP benefit payment dates vary by state, but participants should expect to receive 3 monthly payments of $40 each. Michiganders can expect to receive their first benefit payment in the month of July.  For more information on Michigan’s summer SNAP program, go to: https://lnkd.in/ePAVu4FR. ...because no child should ever go hungry in the United States of America!