Next month marks the start of the traditional college and high school graduation season. It also signals that the school year is winding down for districts across the region — and that summer break is near.
Educators often talk about “learning loss,” the idea that extended time away from school can lead students to lose significant ground in reading and math. But research also shows that high‑quality summer programs can help counteract that loss. And beyond academics, many districts now emphasize social and emotional learning as a critical part of student support.
Atlanta Public Schools is preparing for a summer initiative that addresses both. Shelly Goodrum, associate superintendent of instruction and innovation and former long‑time principal of D.M. Therrell High School, told “Closer Look” host Rose Scott that the district’s Power Up program is open to APS students from kindergarten through high school.
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