State Sen. Invoice Cunningham is betting on books this summer season.
In a bid to battle the so-called “summer season slide” — the educational backsliding many college students face over break — Cunningham is inviting youngsters in his district to hitch his Summer time Ebook Membership, an annual problem that rewards younger readers who deal with eight books earlier than faculty resumes.
“The inspiration for the Summer time Ebook Membership got here from a easy however vital thought: serving to youngsters fall in love with studying,” stated Cunningham, who represents Illinois’ 18th District. “In the course of the summer season months, many college students expertise what’s generally known as the ‘summer season slide,’ the place they lose a number of the tutorial progress they made in the course of the faculty yr. I wished to create one thing enjoyable and interesting that encourages youngsters to continue learning whereas faculty is out.”
The membership is open to all college students residing within the 18th District, which incorporates the Mt. Greenwood and Beverly neighborhoods in Chicago; components of Morgan Park, Brainerd and Auburn-Gresham; and the encircling suburbs of Oak Garden, Evergreen Park, Alsip, Palos Heights, Chicago Ridge, Palos Park, Marionette Park, and components of Orland Park and Value.
To take part, college students should learn eight books of their alternative, write the titles on a downloadable kind, and return it to Cunningham’s district workplace by Friday, Aug. 15. Everybody who completes the problem will obtain a present card and a personalised certificates from the senator.
“Studying over the summer season does extra than simply maintain tutorial expertise sharp,” Cunningham stated. “It helps college students broaden their creativeness, construct confidence and develop a lifelong behavior of studying.”
He added that this system affords greater than tutorial reinforcement.
“One of many largest advantages is that it empowers youngsters to discover new concepts and uncover what pursuits them outdoors of a structured classroom setting,” he stated. “When a baby finds a e book they love, it will possibly spark curiosity and encourage them in ways in which final a lifetime. The Summer time Ebook Membership additionally provides college students a purpose to work towards and a way of accomplishment after they full it, which is extremely vital for constructing vanity.”
The studying log kind is on the market at SenatorBillCunningham.com. For questions, households can name the senator’s workplace at 773-445-8128.
