We know that education is the key to addressing poverty. When children are well-fed, well-rested, and well-supported, they are far more likely to succeed in school and in life. When we invest in our kids, those benefits stack up over time.  Students who graduate high school are more likely to find a job that pays a livable wage, live healthier lives and give back to their community.

Summer learning loss, also called ‘Summer Slide’, occurs when a student’s reading and educational levels decrease over the holiday. Low income students are disproportionately at risk  to experience summer slide if they are not engaged in reading, oral language skills, and access to books. This slide is equivalent to two months worth of skill loss for each summer.

In Swift Current our Summer Success program helps young learners get on track with their reading skills. Focusing on literacy and reading at grade level by third grade provides students with skills necessary for engaging with their education through to graduation.