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A recent study of Baltimore students by Johns Hopkins University researchers showed that 65 percent of the achievement gap between poor and affluent children can be explained by unequal summer learning experiences during the elementary school years.

Fairchild is available for interviews about the problem of summer slide and tips for parents, including what they should look for in a well-designed, high-quality summer program.

Founded in 1992, the Center for Summer Learning develops, evaluates and promotes summer learning programs that improve student achievement and support healthy youth development.

Engaging summer programs not only offer a chance to practice and learn new skills but also can provide nutritious meals and help keep kids active.

Summer programs can also have a positive impact on juvenile crime, support working families, teach skills needed for the workforce, keep kids safe, and provide much needed child care.

Well-designed summer programs balance opportunities for learning, enrichment and recreation.

While research shows that remedial summer school often has little impact on student achievement, studies of high-quality summer programs that combine academics with enrichment demonstrate that these programs can have a powerful and lasting effect.

On July 12, the center is sponsoring Summer Learning Day so communities across the nation can celebrate the importance of high-quality summer learning opportunities in the lives of children and their families.

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