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From http://asiasociety.org/education/afterschool/around-world-throughout-year

It’s high time to take advantage of summer time--especially to provide youth with educational experiences that will complement the school year and enhance their global learning. Summer is an ideal time for immersive experiences with world languages and travel, but any summer program can offer extended investigations of places, people, and global issues. In the summer, you are bounded only by the interests of young people, not by time or testing constraints.

For SUCCESS--whether you are running your own summer program or looking for a strong program for your school or child--consider these seven strategies from the National Summer Learning Association:

•  Set goals
•  Understand what youth and families want
•  Create intentional learning experiences
•  Communicate expectations to staff
•  Engage kids with creative approaches
•  Structure time efficiently
•  Seek partnerships

Read the full article to learn more: http://asiasociety.org/education/afterschool/around-world-throughout-year