Allison Crean Davis Talks Summer Learning in ASCD Interview

Westat’s Allison Crean Davis, PhD, Vice President of Education Studies, has been featured in the latest issue of ASCD’s Educational Leadership (EL) Magazine. The free digital issue, “From Absent to Engaged,” explores strategies to address student absenteeism and disconnection, with a focus on engaging learning experiences and open communication with families.

In the interview “Reinventing Summer Learning,” Crean Davis discusses recent developments in summer programming and what works best. She highlights best practices for educators, including effective messaging, providing equitable opportunities, and designing high-quality programs. Crean Davis also stresses the importance of summer learning, urging school leaders to view it not as optional, but as a valuable opportunity to innovate, explore new approaches, and create continuity with the regular academic year.