Keep the Pages Turning: Why Summer Reading & Tutoring Combat the Dreaded “Summer Slide”
The Silent Struggle: Understanding the Summer Slide Every June, millions of children close their textbooks and celebrate their well-deserved freedom. However, beneath the excitement of summer adventures lurks an educational phenomenon that educators call the “summer slide.” This gradual loss of academic skills—particularly in reading and literacy—sneaks up on students during their extended break from…
