“Students need a remarkable breadth of word and world knowledge if they are to succeed…American schools do not do a good job of building content knowledge. They barely teach either S.S. or science in elementary school” Ruth Wattenberg #knowledgematters nasbe.org/how-background…

NSSI’s ELA curriculum has been carefully designed to create both windows and mirrors for students—windows to learn about other countries, cultures, and ideas; mirrors to affirm the beauty and brilliance of people like them. mailchi.mp/5a147cb08db1/s…

"It will take a decade for schools to dig out from the pandemic’s damage ... But summer learning can play a vital part," writes Steven F. Wilson of National Summer School Initiative. Are systems overlooking #summerschool as an option to get kids back on track? Our latest: crpe.org/if-were-seriou…

As children continue to struggle to make up lost ground and districts fight to prevent the long-term consequences of these gaps, an affordable and practicable alternative for academic recovery remains: summer learning. Read the full story: mailchi.mp/nssi/summer-sc…

Meet Season 5's award-winning team of Mentor Teachers. NSSI's Mentor Teachers, chosen for their record of moving kids fast academically, are fired-up and ready to equip and inspire your teachers to accelerate learning this summer. Read the full story: mailchi.mp/nssi/summer-20…

Last month, teachers and school leaders took part in specialized trainings to prepare them to deliver accelerated teaching this summer. Equipped and inspired by NSSI’s Mentor Teachers, they are ready to aim high—and watch their students soar! mailchi.mp/nssi/summer-20…

❄️ Winter is a great time to think about summer. 🌞 Schools that partnered with NSSI in 2024 all saw student gains in ELA & Math – and teachers loved it, too. Take a look at the results and learn how we can help you make the most of your K-12 summer. nssi.org/results

On Monday, February 10, NSSI CEO Nancy Livingston will chat with leaders from Crescent City Schools in New Orleans about how they’re using summer to strengthen Tier 1 instruction during the school year. RSVP now to join live or receive the recording: home.edweb.net/webinar/pd2025…