The Courier-Journal – Staff Writer
“Albert Einstein once said, “The important thing is not to stop questioning.” It’s sound advice about the need to continually seek knowledge — a quest that shouldn’t cease in the summer months. When school is out and the weather is hot, kids spend time splashing in the pool, hunkering down in front of the TV, or maybe even hitting the beach. They’ve earned this downtime and fun in the sun, but it’s crucial to keep young minds engaged to prevent “summer brain drain.” Children can lose as much as three months of skills over summer break, according to the nonprofit National Summer Learning Association.” (more)