The study was carried out to determine whether Turkish primary school 1st graders experienced reading loss during the summer holidays and whether giving book support to disadvantaged students during the summer holidays was effective in preventing this loss. The research was conducted with 26 students at a rural primary school. The pretest-posttest…

Many educator preparation programs desire to partner with P-12 and community groups. The authors showcase the development of a P-12 School-University-Family partnership. Partnership goals included literacy growth and interest among linguistically and culturally diverse P-12 learners while also providing a sustainable training ground for current…

The existence of an achievement gap in the academic performance among various subgroups of students is a well-documented phenomenon in American public education (Blackford & Khojasteh, 2013; "Education Week," 2004; Hayes & Grether, 1969; Hernandez, 2011; National Center for Educational Statistics, 2015). This is certainly the…

This study utilized mixed-methods, quasi-experimental design to investigate the impact of parent development and home-based summer reading on summer reading regression (as measured by oral reading fluency) at three Title I elementary schools in North Carolina. Title I parents and students participated in a parent development and communicated…

For many children in America, summer vacation means camp, trips to new or familiar destinations, visits to museums, parks and libraries, and a variety of enriching activities--either with families or as part of a summer learning program. But for millions of others, when schools close for the summer, safe and enriching learning environments are out…

During the summer of 1969, Vicore, Inc. simultaneously conducted four classes in reading improvement skills for disadvantaged youth employed as Summer Aids at the Naval Weapons Laboratory in Dahlgren, Virginia. (Author/EB)

A summer program for disadvantaged children in grades 1 through 7 was designed to enrich and enhance the student's language experiences and to improve their communicative abilities. (Author/EJS)

A SUMMER PROGRAM OFFERED INTENSIVE ACADEMIC PREPARATION TO DISADVANTAGED BOYS WHO HAD RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS. THE PROGRAM'S STRESS ON ENGLISH, READING, AND MATHEMATICS WAS MAINTAINED BY CLOSE PERSONAL CONTACT BETWEEN STAFF AND STUDENTS, SMALL CLASS SECTIONS, AND INDIVIDUAL TUTORING. THE TUTORS LIVED WITH THE STUDENTS…

The authors designed and implemented a voluntary reading program that was intended to reduce loss in reading achievement over the summer months, particularly for low-income and ethnic minority children. The program had two major components: (1) providing eight books that were well matched to each child's reading level and interests; and (2)…

The Thomasville City School District offers an 8-weeks summer program for students in grades 1 through 6. The program consists of individualized and small group instruction, with an emphasis on improving reading skills. Areas covered include vocabulary, comprehension, oral and written expression, and basic arithmetic. Evan though the program's…

THIS REPORT DESCRIBES THE FIRST SUMMER OF AN INTENSIVE SUMMER PROGRAM CONDUCTED AT DARTMOUTH COLLEGE FOR 55 DISADVANTAGED HIGH SCHOOL BOYS. PARTICIPANTS WERE SELECTED ON THE BASIS OF PROMISING ACADEMIC POTENTIAL. FIFTY-ONE OF THE 55 BOYS HAD BEEN ACCEPTED INTO PREPARATORY SCHOOLS, CONTINGENT UPON THEIR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE SUMMER PROGRAM.…

Energy Express is a summer reading and nutrition program for disadvantaged young children in 80 rural West Virginia communities. College student/AmeriCorps mentors support childrens' literacy by creating a print-rich environment, using a place-based curriculum, and providing activities, including a community service project. Two case studies…

This collection of abstracts is part of a continuing series providing information on recent doctoral dissertations. The 16 titles deal with the following topics: effects of focus of prescription on remedial readers' reading achievement; a parent tutorial reading skills packet; effects of leadership training for Right to Read directors; methods for…