Philadelphia found a way to keep kids learning in the summer, without federal dollars

By Lee V Gaines

Published July 23, 2025 at 10:11 AM HST

The School District of Philadelphia used pandemic relief money to launch the Summer Achievers program. The goal is to bring teachers and nonprofits together to make learning fun for kids.

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