It seems that just yesterday students were returning from winter break and now summer is just around the corner! The Santa Barbara Independent is filled with camps to keep your children busy whether they’re 5 or 15. Summer is also a critical time for learning because students are susceptible to summer learning loss where they can lose 3 months of math skills and up to 2 months of reading skills. It’s critical to maintain a balance of fun activities with educational opportunities that will keep your child’s academic achievements up to par.

College Planning Advice

This is quite an exciting and stressful time for high school seniors. Between finishing the last months of high school, students need to make big decisions about the future and can be overwhelmed with how to make this transition. We wanted to provide some insights from current UCSB seniors and current graduates. One of Gateway’s own tutors, Mayra, answered some questions about her experiences. She is double majoring in Sociology and Latin American Studies.

There is little argument that reading is essential for success in all educational endeavors. As summer is approaching, it is important to think about how students can make the most of their time. We wanted to learn more about why older students stop reading for fun and provide some inspiration to change the trend!