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New Vision for Summer School Network

New Vision for Summer School Network. Jeff Smink San Francisco November 14, 2011. History. 2008: Summer is a missed opportunity in education reform and we need a new vision 2009: First convening in April at NSLA conference

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New Vision for Summer School Network

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  1. New Vision for Summer School Network Jeff Smink San Francisco November 14, 2011

  2. History • 2008: Summer is a missed opportunity in education reform and we need a new vision • 2009: First convening in April at NSLA conference • 2009-2010: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and new investments • 2011: Network Outreach and launch

  3. Where are we now? • 20 districts representing over 2 million students • All have embraced the New Vision • 5 Partner organizations • NSLA as facilitator

  4. Current landscape Good News • Awareness at an all-time high • Unprecedented new investments Bad News • Budget cuts • Intense competition Field at a crossroads

  5. Why a Network? • Resource for districts on best practices • Inform the larger summer learning field • Highlight innovative programs AND impact on student outcomes Make the case for sustained and increased public investment

  6. NSLA Goals • Make summer learning an essential component of education reform • Transform teaching and learning year-round

  7. Implications “I wish school was like this all year” • NVSS programs bring together the best of education and youth development • NVSS as the “bridge” and model for innovation The NVSS Network will lead the way!

  8. Thank you! Jeff Smink, Vice-President of Policy jsmink@summerlearning.org 443-986-1151

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