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

2. 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

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

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

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

6. 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