Large-Scale National Study Finds Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Summer Boost Initiative Significantly Accelerates Learning Recovery

Bloomberg Philanthropies released findings from a comprehensive study showing significant academic gains through its Summer Boost program for public charter school students across seven U.S. cities. The initiative helped students recover from pandemic-related learning loss, with participants achieving an additional four to five weeks of math learning and three to four weeks of ELA learning compared to peers. The program, set to continue in 2024, aims to serve approximately 450 schools, emphasizing academic progress in core subjects alongside enrichment activities