Summer Learning & Enrichment: State Guidance for District and School Leaders
This practice report from the Council of Chief State School Officers and the National Governors Association provides a framework for state education agencies to design high-quality summer learning and enrichment programs in response to the educational disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The report focuses on addressing students' academic, social, and emotional needs while expanding access for historically underserved populations, including students from low-income backgrounds, students of color, students with disabilities, English learners, and students experiencing homelessness. It synthesizes evidence showing that the pandemic exacerbated existing opportunity gaps and highlights research supporting strategies such as high-dosage tutoring, acceleration academies, engaging enrichment experiences, and integrated social-emotional supports. Although developed in response to the pandemic, the report provides evidence-informed strategies that remain relevant for educator preparation programs and school systems seeking to accelerate learning and support student well-being.