New Vision for Summer School Network
Jeff SminkSan Francisco
November 14, 2011
History 2008: Summer is a missed opportunity in
education reform and we need a new vision 2009: First convening in April at NSLA
conference 2009-2010: American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act and new investments 2011: Network Outreach and launch
Where are we now?
20 districts representing over 2 million students
All have embraced the New Vision 5 Partner organizations NSLA as facilitator
Current landscape
Good News Awareness at an all-time high Unprecedented new investmentsBad News Budget cuts Intense competitionField at a crossroads
Why a Network? Resource for districts on best practices Inform the larger summer learning field Highlight innovative programs AND impact on
student outcomesMake the case for sustained and increased
public investment
NSLA Goals
Make summer learning an essential component of education reform
Transform teaching and learning year-round
Implications
“I wish school was like this all year” NVSS programs bring together the best of
education and youth development NVSS as the “bridge” and model for
innovationThe NVSS Network will lead the way!
Thank you!Jeff Smink, Vice-President of [email protected]
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