Lasting consequences of the summer learning gap

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

Resource Type:

Reports & Papers

Author(s):

Alexander Karl L.; Entwisle Barbara; Olson Linda Steffel

Funder(s):

Spencer Foundation; William T. Grant Foundation

Country:

United States

State(s):

Maryland

Date Issued:

April 2007

Journal Title:

American Sociological Review

Volume Number:

Issue Number:

Page Range:

167-180

Topics:

6. Programs, Interventions & Curricula > 6.1. Programs > 6.1.8. Out-Of-School Time

12. Parent, School, & Community School Readiness/Child School Success & Performance > 12.3. School Performance & Success

ISSN:

0003-1224

Paper

Peer Reviewed:

Yes

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