Summer as a time for student-centered learning Chris Smith EWA Webinar July 16, 2014

City & Boston Public Schools BASB catalyzes partnerships around issues that no one sector can address alone Students City & Boston Public Schools Program providers Funders Shared goals BASB BASB Shared measures BASB Shared focus

Boston’s approach to summer learning: A focus on skills

Boston’s approach to summer learning: Strategic community partnerships Funders & Partners Assessment, Training & Coaching The Summer Fund

Summer stories for consideration “Opportunity Gap” limits school successes Programs beyond school help higher income children learn new skills and ensure success

Summer stories for consideration Community extends the classroom Nonprofits play new roles in activating academics, building skills, & awarding credit in the era of the Common Core BASB’s taxonomy of credit-bearing opportunities Programs in Boston’s summer learning system