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Ballmer
Group
and
United
Way for
Southeastern
Michigan
unveil
Summer
Discovery:
a free
learning
initiative
to
bridge
educational
gaps for
K-8
students.
Application
now open
for
sites
looking
to
provide
summer
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Summer
Learning
Initiative
launching
in
Southeast
Michigan
By
Justin
Tyme
tellusdetroit.com
DETROIT,
MI -
Summer
Discovery
is a
free
learning
program
launched
by
Ballmer
Group
and
United
Way for
Southeastern
Michigan.
The
program
aims to
bridge
educational
gaps for
K-8
students
in
Wayne,
Oakland,
and
Macomb
counties
by
providing
essential
funding
and
support
for
instruction
and
enrichment
activities
during
the
upcoming
summer.
United
Way for
Southeastern
Michigan
will
offer
the
program
to
students
and
families
at no
cost.
Interested
schools
across
Macomb,
Oakland,
and
Wayne
counties
can
apply as
a Summer
Discovery
site.
Grantees
can
create
programs
that
resonate
with the
needs
and
interests
of their
students,
teachers,
and
families.
Each
program
funded
by
Summer
Discovery
must
enhance
academic
skills,
foster a
love of
learning,
nurture
student
interests,
and
provide
a
comprehensive
summer
experience
that
benefits
students
and
their
families.
According
to a
survey
by
United
Way for
Southeastern
Michigan,
76% of
parents
and 82%
of
community
leaders
agree
that
there
are
insufficient
summer
enrichment
programs
for
students
in the
region.
68% of
parents
cite
transportation
and cost
as
barriers
to
enrolling
their
children
in the
limited
available
programs.
The
program
will
offer
enrichment
activities
that
increase
career
exposure
and
interest,
engage
families,
and
provide
fun
learning
experiences.
Sites
that use
the
Lavinia
RISE
curriculum
are
eligible
for
teacher
training
resources.
Up to
$2,000
per
student
grant
can be
used to
introduce
or
enhance
existing
programs
or
reduce
barriers
such as
transportation.
The
deadline
to apply
for the
grant is
March 1,
2024.
Interested
schools
can
visit
the
Summer
Discovery
website
for more
details
or to
apply
for this
grant.
For
questions
about
the
application
or the
Summer
Discovery
program,
email:
summerdiscoverymi@buildingimpact.co.
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