Summer learning loss is a topic that has long been discussed and several studies reveal that it can be devastating, especially for low-income students.
Various interesting facts have been discovered by a multitude of studies. For example, a study by Rand Education determined that “students lose mathematics and reading knowledge over the summer.” https://www.wallacefoundation.org/knowledge-center/Documents/Learning-from-Summer-Effects-of-Voluntary-Summer-Learning-Programs.pdf.
A study by NWEA MAP Growth Student took a more nuanced look at the data and determined that “scores decline sharper for math than for reading over summer vacation.” https://teach.mapnwea.org/impl/MAPGrowthNormativeDataOverview.pdf
Most of the studies concluded that in order to minimize learning loss, summer learning and enrichment programs are needed. Many affluent or middle-class families put their children through camps or programs to address this issue. However, lower-income students from underrepresented communities often lack this access.
Covid-19 accelerated the learning loss that typically takes place. A McKinsey & Company report outlined that the pandemic created a learning loss of seven months. However, “Black students fell behind 10.3 months, while Hispanic students fell 9.2 months behind.” When low-income is added to the equation, students fell over one year behind.
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