Gov. Gavin Newsom says that funding for expanded school year will be in his January budget, but provides no details.
Researchers found 61 of 100 districts nationwide plan to offer summer school, but many are not expanding programs or trying new things.
With almost all LA Unified students now connected to online learning, superintendent shares latest details on summer school program.
The summer session will be conducted virtually as LA Unified continues to work to connect all students to online learning.
School districts and the federal government must take steps now to ensure that this is not a lost year for millions of students.
Legislators hope increasing financial aid for summer school will help students graduate faster.
Some Cal State campuses report a doubling or more in summer enrollment with Pell Grants' revival. But time limits remain.