Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Linda Darling-Hammond is an expert on education research and policy. Summer slides have their place alongside the swimming pool, ...

It may be winter, but families across the country are already planning and paying for summer camps and programs for their children. Out-of-school programs, including afterschool and summer learning, ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Nearly half of all children in the United States lack access to summer learning opportunities, with rising costs serving as a primary barrier for families, according to a Gallup poll ...

As summer approaches, many parents worry about “summer slide,” a term used to describe the learning loss that can occur when children are out of school for an extended period. Research from ...

When the final school day of the year arrives, some students walk out the door and don't look back until the following fall. The distractions of summer vacation take hold, and some ...