CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) – Children who are not actively learning over the summer are at risk of falling behind when they return to the classroom, according to a local educator.
Brittany Cokley, owner and director of A Bright Start Learning Academy, said the break from school can create a noticeable disconnect for students.
“You definitely see a regression with the learning when they come back into the classroom because they have to brush up on those skills,” Cokley said. “They’re not freshening their mind versus them going to school every day.”
Impact on educators and the new school year
Cokley said the learning gap also affects teachers at the start of each school year…