Applications are open for the Summer Boost: Reading and Mathematics Program, which is designed to help districts provide a boost in reading and mathematics to fight summer learning loss.
The program is a partnership between the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Teaching and Learning and the Summer Food Service Program.
The Summer Boost program promotes family engagement in reading and math by giving away free books and fun items such as wristbands, bookmarks and backpacks. Each awarded site will receive books to distribute at their meal sites to motivate continued learning throughout the summer months.
Summer meal programs can help ensure hunger doesn’t keep students from reaching their full potential. Through the Summer Boost program, districts have the opportunity to feed children while also providing support for reading and mathematics.
To be considered for participation in the Summer Boost Program, districts must complete an online application. If selected to participate, districts will receive, at no cost:
- Books to give away and digital math games for students to play;
- User-friendly training on how to use the materials to engage students and families;
- Ideas to share with parents or caregivers to promote literacy and numeracy in everyday life; and
- An opportunity for a guest reader to visit your site(s) and read to students.
Applications to participate must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. ET on March 27. They should be submitted by districts’ Summer Food Service Program director or point of contact.
For additional questions, email Danielle Ward.
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