It’s summertime, the season when students supposedly forget what they’ve learned in school the rest of the year and fall behind academically. The name for this phenomenon is “summer loss.” But as Abel J. Koury, an early childhood specialist at The Ohio State University, observes, the research shows that most children don’t experience summer loss. And you might be surprised – as he was – about the kinds of students who do tend to fall behind the most.

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Research is mixed about whether children lose learning during summer break. Monkey Business Images/www.shutterstock.com

5 things parents need to know about ‘summer loss’

Abel J. Koury, The Ohio State University

While many studies and news articles say children lose academically over the summer break, a researcher says the worries are exaggerated.

Staying hydrated is key to avoiding heat stroke and other heat-related health problems. FocusStocker/Shutterstock.com

Heat stroke: A doctor offers tips to stay safe as temperatures soar

Gabriel Neal, Texas A&M University

As the nation braces for a dangerous heat wave this weekend, a physician offers some tips for staying cool – and reminds us to watch out for older neighbors and friends.

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Smokey (the) Bear is still keeping his watchful eye on America’s forests after 75 years on the job

Wendy Melillo, American University School of Communication

The iconic advertising campaign originated as a way to protect the nation from its WWII enemies. Today, critics are asking if it's causing harm as well as good.

 

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