Young African American Scholars Make Reading Gains at Literacy-Focused, Culturally Relevant Summer Camp That Combats Summer Reading Loss
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| Title: | Young African American Scholars Make Reading Gains at Literacy-Focused, Culturally Relevant Summer Camp That Combats Summer Reading Loss |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Mesa, Michael P., Roehrig, Alysia, Funari, Chelsea, Durtschi, Shawna, Ha, Cheyeon, Rawls, Erik, Davis, Cheron |
| Source: | Grantee Submission. 2021 59(1):252-267. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 2021 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | Institute of Education Sciences (ED) |
| Contract Number: | R305B170017 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Elementary Education Junior High Schools Middle Schools Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | African American Students, Males, Summer Programs, Literacy Education, Culturally Relevant Education, Program Effectiveness, Disadvantaged Youth, Elementary School Students, Middle School Students, Achievement Gains, Urban Areas, Reading Skills, Age Differences, Word Recognition, Reading Comprehension, Instructional Program Divisions |
| Geographic Terms: | Florida |
| Abstract: | A substantial amount of evidence suggests that students, particularly those from economically disadvantaged households, experience summer reading loss. Available evidence suggests this is due to a lack of participation in literacy-focused activities and access to books during the summer break from school. The current study investigated whether participation in Children's Defense Fund's Freedom Schools, a free, six-week, literacy-focused, culturally relevant summer camp, may help prevent summer reading loss. The sample consisted of 125 students who participated in three sites of the summer camp and completed pre- and post-test reading assessments. The results of this study suggest that the literacy-focused summer camp provides students with an academically enriching opportunity that may help prevent summer reading loss, particularly for students in Grades 3-5, who experienced small gains on average in vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. Recommendations are provided regarding how the program can be modified to maximize potential benefits related to participation. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| IES Funded: | Yes |
| Entry Date: | 2021 |
| Access URL: | https://feraonline.org/article/1-young-african-american-scholars-make-reading-gains-at-literacy-focused-culturally-relevant-summer-camp-that-combats-summer-reading-loss/ |
| Accession Number: | ED611719 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | A substantial amount of evidence suggests that students, particularly those from economically disadvantaged households, experience summer reading loss. Available evidence suggests this is due to a lack of participation in literacy-focused activities and access to books during the summer break from school. The current study investigated whether participation in Children's Defense Fund's Freedom Schools, a free, six-week, literacy-focused, culturally relevant summer camp, may help prevent summer reading loss. The sample consisted of 125 students who participated in three sites of the summer camp and completed pre- and post-test reading assessments. The results of this study suggest that the literacy-focused summer camp provides students with an academically enriching opportunity that may help prevent summer reading loss, particularly for students in Grades 3-5, who experienced small gains on average in vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. Recommendations are provided regarding how the program can be modified to maximize potential benefits related to participation. |
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