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Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Worried about a summer brain drain?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
For many kids, summer has begun. They’ll spend the days relaxing at the pool, cooling off at the movies and playing games with friends.
Sounds perfect, but some teachers and education researchers worry about the “brain drain” — when kids forget what they’ve learned during the school year.
They say kids must read during the summer. They say parents should arrange some educational fun. One suggestion: go to zoo, but first research some of the animals you’ll see.
Teachers, do you have any suggestions for parents? Parents, are you worried about what your kids may forget over the summer?
