Less than half of eligible U.S. students attended summer school last year, despite robust academic programs, according to a newly released Rand survey of K-12 school districts, as reported in Education Slice.
In 2023, 81% of schools, supported by COVID-19 relief funds, offered summer programs that provided academic instruction. Every urban district surveyed had academic classes as part of their summer program, with many also offering transportation and free meals. Despite the availability of full summer programs, districts typically enrolled less than half of their eligible students.
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