Mar2512:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Georgia Efforts to Support Summer Learning

Name: Georgia Efforts to Support Summer Learning
Start: 2025-03-25T12:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-03-25T14:00:00-04:00

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Date:: March 25
Time:: 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Event Categories:: Summer Slide, Upcoming Event
Event Tags:: Crucible of Practice Summer/Out-of-School Time
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Research indicates that summer activities are a crucial factor in overall school success for young people. High-quality summer programs play a significant role, particularly for those in low-income communities. Designing and supporting high-quality summer programs at the state level requires strategic planning and investment.

In collaboration with the Georgia Department of Education, the Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network (GSAN) launched the Building Opportunities in Out-of-School Time (BOOST) initiative with funding from the American Rescue Plan. Over the course of the three-year grants, at least one BOOST site was established in 115 of Georgia’s 159 counties. This statewide expansion has resulted in more sites offering comprehensive summer programs for young people.

During this Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Crucible of Practice conversation, state and local leaders will discuss the innovative design, administration, and evaluation of this competitive grant program. Attendees will also gain insight into how BOOST is transforming and strengthening programs for young people across the state by investing in quality supports, enhancing systems, and expanding technical assistance through a public-private partnership approach.

Join the discussion on March 25, from 12:30–2 p.m. ET, for this engaging and practical session. Alongside key partners, speakers will share insights on past efforts and future plans to sustain and enhance out-of-school programming for children and young people in Georgia.