PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — As summer break continues, many students are enjoying time away from the classroom.
But educators say the extended break can also lead to “summer slide,” the learning loss that can occur when children don’t regularly practice reading and other academic skills.
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Research has shown that students can lose one to three months of learning progress during the summer, making literacy programs an important resource before the new school year begins.
To help keep young readers engaged, the Juvenile Welfare Board (JWB) of Pinellas County has launched its ninth annual Book Bus, bringing thousands of free books directly to children throughout the county…