Analysis: Is Summer Canceled? From Virtual Camp to Family Mental Health Supports to Outdoor Adventures (Really!), 5 Ways to Reinvent School Vacation

How might this summer seed a host of new ideas for delivering fun, care and enrichment for families and kids, as well as revenue for the programs that offer them? Here are 5 five ways

Help your children play out a story and watch them become more creative

Summer can likely be full of activities that you do with your children. Here's what research shows on how to boost your kid's creativity.

Despite ‘COVID Slide’ Concerns, Most Educators Oppose Extending Upcoming School Year to Stave Off Negative Effects, Survey Finds

As lawmakers weigh changes to next school year after #COVID19 closed campuses, most educators hope for a return to normal, new survey finds

Analysis: Halfway Through the Last Quarter of the School Year, Remote Classes Are in Session but Attendance Plans Are Still Absent

Districts have come a long way in providing comprehensive remote learning plans. But if their attention soon turns to commencement, summer learning and fall planning, it is unclear how much more progress will be made this school year

How deep will the COVID-19 learning slide be?

How deep will the COVID-19 learning slide be? Educators will have to pay close attention to data to ensure students are getting the appropriate supports next fall

Will COVID-19 be the death of summer vacation?

School closings due to COVID-19 could prompt school districts to try to make up for lost time during the summer. An education scholar explores the pros and cons of that scenario.

Summer camps for all: no mobiles, no selfies – just the chance to be children

Going away to summer camp has many benefits for children. A week away from life’s pressures boosts young people’s wellbeing and confidence

For kids to get the most out of summer, they need to do this (hint: it’s not playing)

Teachers talk about brain drain and the skills lost over summer. Neglected, though, is a look at all the opportunities to help others and build character and self-esteem by being charitable and caring.

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