Urban Christian Academy

Why is Summer School Beneficial for Your Students?

Summer is quickly approaching and we want you to be adequately informed before making decisions about your student’s Summer learning. ECLS-K:2011 research indicates,

“Student learning flattens during the summers after Kindergarten and First Grade, while research using MAP Growth data shows more substantial losses in both math and reading.”

Annenburg Brown University recently came out with an article on Summer Learning Loss and ways to prevent it. Their conclusion is stated below.

“Summer programs are a malleable factor to reduce inequities in children’s mathematics learning. Our analysis found that summer programs had positive impacts for children in both higher- and lower-poverty contexts, and in both achievement and non-achievement domains. In the current policy context, summer school may be a cost-effective mechanism for school districts in remediating learning problems resulting from the COVID-19 disaster. Contemporary summer programs can help to bolster children’s mathematics learning, paving the way for strengthened long-run STEM educational opportunities and outcomes.”

Your student’s progress in learning all year is extremely valuable for their long term development. At UCA’s Christian Summer School, we not only serve your students academic needs, but also their social and emotional needs as well. Our program is designed to form your students holistic development. Your student and the 30,000 other students in our surrounding neighborhoods will greatly benefit from the extra academic and social emotional push that our program provides.

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