Forbes – Ron Ottinger
“Summer is around the corner after another challenging school year for our hardworking students and teachers. Of course, those of us in education know learning does not stop over the summer. Far from it. When students have access to worthwhile opportunities for learning and growth, summer can be one of the most valuable times for young people to engage in meaningful hands-on learning. Over and over, research has demonstrated the importance of after-school and summer programs in advancing students’ academic aspirations and sparking the joy of learning, particularly in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math).” (more)