Lasting consequences of the summer learning gap

Author(s): Alexander, Karl L.; Entwisle, Barbara; Olson, Linda Steffel;
Date Issued: April 2007
Description: A longitudinal inquiry into the influence of summer-based learning experiences on children’s long-term educational outcomes, based on data on 326 students from the Baltimore Beginning School Study who were observed from first grade until 22 years of age
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Funder(s): Spencer Foundation ; William T. Grant Foundation
Journal Title: American Sociological Review
Volume Number: 72
Issue Number: 2
Page Range: 167-180
Topics: Parent, School, & Community School Readiness/Child School Success & Performance > School Performance & Success

Programs, Interventions & Curricula > Programs > Out-Of-School Time
Country: United States
States: MARYLAND
ISSN: 0003-1224 Paper
Peer Reviewed: yes
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