summer slide

Summer slide refers to the tendency for students’ academic skills and knowledge to decline during the summer break when they are not engaged in school-related learning activities. This regression happens because students are not practicing or applying what they've learned, leading to a temporary loss of skills, especially in reading and math. The effect can be more pronounced for students from lower-income families who may have fewer opportunities for educational enrichment during the summer. To mitigate summer slide, families and teachers can encourage reading, educational games, and summer programs to keep students engaged and learning actively.