83% of NYC parents report their kids get mostly A’s or B’s*.
But grades alone don't tell the whole story. Talk with your child's teacher about summer learning. Explore programs and more below.
*CARAVAN survey conducted by Big Village, March 2023
#GoBeyondGrades shares ideas and resources to help you:
ASK THE TEACHER
Ask the teacher if your child is on grade level in reading and math
BE IN THE KNOW
Be in the know about your child’s learning and what’s expected in each grade
BE IN THE KNOW
Check out this video to see how you can support your child’s reading >>
The Readiness Roadmap shows you what’s expected in each grade >>
What to do if your child’s school isn’t teaching reading right >>
The Right to Read: Learn more about the literacy crisis and what you can do as a parent >>
A Guide to Reading Advocacy: What to ask and look for >>
CONNECT TO PROGRAMS
Connect to programs for summer learning like tutoring, camps, activities, jobs, and more
CONNECT TO PROGRAMS
Learn more about Summer Rising (For K-8) >>
Let’s Learn! One-hour programs on foundational reading and writing skills, math, science, and more! >>
View more free community programs with InsideSchools >>
Find one-hour programs on reading and writing skills, math, science, and more! >>
Support your child’s success with Zearn Math >>
Get ready for the next grade with Khan Academy >>
Access online enrichment activities from the Boys & Girls Clubs of America >>
NYC Summer Learning Programs
Equips under-resourced and academically-struggling students with the skills needed for success
Inspires girls to excel as environmental scientists and learn about future careers in science
Encourages girls and gender-expansive youth to explore leadership skills and build a community
Provides students with year-round leadership, career exploration, and educational programs
Educates, activates, and inspires youth to take on critical issues facing our world
Provides positive recreational and educational programs to optimize personal growth
Educates and mentors underserved public high school students to and through college
Helps young men of color acquire financial independence and social mobility through code
Encourages girls to explore computer science by learning to code with hands-on real-world projects
Offers high-quality learning programs that inspire learning, build community, and nurture joy
Offers programs that blend literacy and math, creative/performing arts, sports, field trips and more
Blends lacrosse-based athletic activities with classroom-based ELA and math sessions
Offers thoughtful programs combining academics, arts and athletics with an itinerary of field trips
Offers a safe haven with programs in the arts, sciences, leadership, entrepreneurship, and wellness
Encourages positive academic and developmental growth through stimulating outdoor programs
Engages students in academic enrichment, arts learning, and fun physical fitness activities
Combines academic and enrichment activities to foster a love of learning and positive relationships
Empowers girls of color with the know-how, experience, and confidence to dream big in STEM
Connects students with the field of conservation and provides valuable work skills and jobs training
Invites eligible students to participate in college prep workshops, STEM enrichment and SAT tutoring
Enrolls students in courses that earn college credit and provide academic enrichment
Provides intensive academic curriculum and enrichment activities for students in East Harlem
Helps children from marginalized communities learn necessary digital skills and build self-esteem
Nurtures academic and emotional growth through multi-year programming aimed at school completion
Provides math instruction above and beyond regular curriculum and improves problem solving skills
Brings high-quality STEM instruction to high-needs students in grades 2-10 across the city
Offers extended STEM learning opportunities for students who need a little extra help
Invites eligible students to participate in college prep workshops, STEM enrichment and SAT tutoring
https://www.octaviaproject.org/join-the-octavia-project-summer-camp/
Inspires female-identifying youth to be leaders in civic, political, corporate and community life
Teaches students about finance, culture, and communications and places them in paid internships
Offers rich summer experiences to offset summer learning loss and incorporates enrichment activities
Includes tutoring, study skills improvement, exam prep, character development, sports, and more
Helps young men develop crucial life skills while fostering emotional, physical and ethical growth