Kidsburgh: Ways To Prevent Summer Learning Loss

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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — School is letting out for kids everywhere, and while summer vacation is fun, summer learning loss is a real problem.
One study cited by Brookings Institute found that kids in grades 2 to 9 lost 25 to 30 percent of their school year learning over the summer. The problem disproportionately affects low income students who may not be able to afford camps and vacations that help prevent learning loss.
There are many free and inexpensive and