Messages Promoting DiscoverSummer.org Will Run
Nationwide Through Partnership with Clear Channel
Outdoor
WASHINGTON, April 11,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Summer Learning
Association (NSLA) is pleased to announce the return of
DiscoverSummer.org, the online nationwide summer learning registry
to help families of all socioeconomic backgrounds find local summer
programs, meals, and free learning resources for their kids!
DiscoverSummer.org, supported in part by the New York Life
Foundation, is a searchable database available in eight languages
to reach diverse communities across the nation. Powered by InPlay
and in collaboration with the US Department of Education's Engage
Every Student initiative, DiscoverSummer.org offers a
comprehensive database featuring over 30,000 out-of-school-time
programs from 4,000 cities in all 50 U.S states.
"We are proud to once again
offer DiscoverSummer.org as part of NSLA's mission to
connect families with valuable summer learning programs that help
lessen the learning gap for every child," said NSLA CEO,
Aaron Philip Dworkin. "Now in its
fourth year, the offerings, cities, and free resources on
discoversummer.org have expanded and can impact even more
students."
NSLA will be promoting DiscoverSummer.org through a national
digital billboard campaign with their partners at Clear
Channel Outdoor. The billboards will feature a message that drives
families to local resources and summer programs in their
communities.
"Summer programs play a crucial role in the lives of families
across America, providing their kids with enrichment opportunities
that impact their growth beyond the summertime," said Dan Levi, EVP & CMO, Clear Channel Outdoor
and NSLA Board Member. "As the focus on expanding access to summer
learning opportunities continues, we're thrilled to join NSLA in
this effort to help families find local programs while amplifying
the importance of high-quality summer learning for kids."
In addition, NSLA partner iHeartRadio will run nationwide PSAs
across their national radio markets, including a recorded PSA from
US Secretary of Education, Miguel
Cardona encouraging families to visit DiscoverSummer.org in
English and Spanish, to connect families with high-quality
summer programs.
DiscoverSummer.org continues its collaboration with renowned
organizations such as the National PTA, National Recreation and
Parks Association, YMCA USA, Boys
and Girls Club of America, and Urban Libraries Council to provide
families with access to accredited summer camps, summer enrichment
opportunities at local libraries, and a wide range of other
out-of-school-time programs.
The call for nationwide summer programs is open. Program
providers across the country are invited to add their program
details to DiscoverSummer.org through August.
NSLA is the only national nonprofit exclusively focused on
closing the opportunity gap by increasing access to high-quality
summer learning experiences for all children, regardless of
background, income, or zip code every year.
About NSLA:
Celebrating 30 years of impact, NSLA has
worked to combat summer learning loss and close
the opportunity gap which research shows grows most
dramatically between lower and higher income students over the
summer months. NSLA works to ensure all of America's
students, regardless of background, income, or zip code, can
access and benefit from a high-quality summer learning
experience every year. NSLA supports and collaborates with a broad
and evergrowing network of 25,000+ leaders of school districts,
youth serving government agencies, non-profit and corporate
partners from across the country focused on improving the lives
of youth. Learn more at summerlearning.org.
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SOURCE Clear Channel Outdoor; National Summer Learning
Association