Why do we go to all the trouble of a summer reading program? Because it makes a difference! Studies have shown that kids who don’t read lose two months of literacy over the summer and can eventually fall behind two behind their classmates.
Take a look at this recent San Jose Mercury News article which describes the importance of these programs:
http://www.mercurynews.com/opinion/ci_26031121/nancy-howe-and-rosanne-macek-keep-our-kids
Way to go readers!