Cities Collaborate to Help Give Kids a Running Start for School
With summer coming to a close, cities throughout
California have been taking steps to ensure that youths in their
community are prepared for the school year ahead. Using programs
ranging from truancy reduction to summer reading, cities are
taking unique and collaborative approaches to combat summer
learning loss and prepare students of all ages to return to
school. Summer is a critical time for youth, especially in
lower-income neighborhoods — students often have limited access
to enrichment opportunities or safe places to congregate, and the
social, learning and health support available to them during the
school year is typically disrupted. The cities of Ontario,
Pittsburg and Fremont provide examples of how municipal programs
help keep youth on a positive path during the summer months.