Receipts: Trellison Institute FACEBOOK post — Summer reading program participation reduces summer learning loss

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The post, as published

Summer is the perfect time to keep young minds engaged, and the evidence shows that participation in library summer reading programs can significantly reduce summer learning loss. By incorporating activities like talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing, these programs not only maintain but also boost literacy skills. Engaging caregivers further enhances these benefits, making a lasting impact as children transition through preschool and beyond. It's all about making learning fun and interactive! Read the full research: https://trellison.com/research/library-literacy/lit-review #SummerReading #LibraryLove

What this post claims

Claim focus: Summer reading program participation reduces summer learning loss

Audience: librarian

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Evidence base

Every claim in this post is paraphrased from the following public-domain federal research. Click through to the original source.

Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class (ECLS-K)

National Center for Education Statistics · 2011 · License: us_government_public_domain

U.S. Department of Education / NCES

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Child Reading Literacy and the Role of Public Libraries: A Review of Secondary Sources

Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) · 2026 · License: us_government_public_domain

Mathematica Policy Research

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Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Birth Cohort (ECLS-B)

National Center for Education Statistics · 2010 · License: us_government_public_domain

U.S. Department of Education / NCES

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What Works Clearinghouse — Early Literacy Practice Guides

U.S. Department of Education / IES · 2024 · License: us_government_public_domain

Institute of Education Sciences

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Office of English Language Acquisition — Family Engagement & Bilingual Literacy Resources

U.S. Department of Education · 2024 · License: us_government_public_domain

U.S. Department of Education / OELA

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