Parents worry at the beginning of every summer that their children are about to forget everything they learned during the school year. And with budget cuts squeezing this year's edition of summer learning programs, parents may have an even harder time finding good options for their kids. Join us as we talk about the summer brain drain and how to prevent it.
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Summer Learning
Listen Monday, Jun. 1, 2009 at 12:06 p.m. in EducationGuest host: Rebecca Roberts
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Ron Fairchild
Executive Director, National Center for Summer Learning at John Hopkins University
Millicent Williams
President and CEO of the DC Children and Youth Investment Trust
Chrisandra Richardson
Director, Department of Academic Support Initiatives, Montgomery County Public Schools
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