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Summer Boost: Arts Meets Academics | Boise News
Students at Legacy Prep in Birmingham are turning summer learning upside down—blending TikTok, dance, and creative arts with core math and reading to fight the “summer slide.” After three years, their elementary grades soared from a D to a B, confidence surged, and results spread: nearly 460 charter schools across seven cities now serve 39,000 kids, gaining nearly a full month in math and 2.5 weeks in reading. Funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies since 2022, the program’s success is backed by research showing lasting gains—even without follow-up tests. Key drivers? Phonics-based reading, small…
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