Bedford Public Library

Summer matters, making all learning count, Elizabeth M. McChesney and the Chicago Public Library, Bryan W. Wunar and the Museum of Science and Industry ; with illustrations by Steve Musgrave

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 125-127) and index

illustrationsforms

index present

non fiction

Summer matters

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Elizabeth M. McChesney and the Chicago Public Library, Bryan W. Wunar and the Museum of Science and Industry ; with illustrations by Steve Musgrave

making all learning count

The summer months present a series of challenges in many communities for child health and well-being, as well as the phenomenon dubbed the "summer slide" in education retention. A "summer reading program" is a start, but libraries must learn to include STEM/STEAM activities, online technologies, and hands-on learning to attract participants. McChesney and Wunar look at innovative thinking, strategic partnerships, and ambitions vision that can help librarians revamp their summer programming

Rationale for change -- The role of STEAM -- Partnerships : stronger together -- All learning counts -- Giving it context with books -- Evaluation, assessment and continuous improvement -- Managing change -- Appendix A. Sample group agreement form -- Appendix B. Sample branch staff evaluation for summer learning challenge -- Appendix C. Sample librarian post-training evaluation -- Appendix D. Recommended resources -- Appendix E. Store & vendor list