summer school
noun
: a school or school session conducted in summer enabling students to accelerate progress toward a diploma or degree, to make up credits lost through absence or failure, or to round out professional education
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The youths, all between the ages of 5 and 14, were leaving the local fairgrounds in Chowchilla, a city located approximately 150 miles southeast of San Francisco, after a swim outing to mark the final day of summer school.
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Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
That bill changes provisions in 19 areas, including school safety grants, funding for Advanced Placement exams, and summer school funding.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
In 2022, the group met with 45 education leaders from eight regional school districts to brainstorm a range of ideas, including joint summer school programs and a campaign to better fund MPS as part of reparations for housing discrimination.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 14 Jan. 2026
One possible explanation: Students may need more support throughout the summer, such as summer school or intensive tutoring.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 4 Dec. 2025
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Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
That bill changes provisions in 19 areas, including school safety grants, funding for Advanced Placement exams, and summer school funding.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
In 2022, the group met with 45 education leaders from eight regional school districts to brainstorm a range of ideas, including joint summer school programs and a campaign to better fund MPS as part of reparations for housing discrimination.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 14 Jan. 2026
One possible explanation: Students may need more support throughout the summer, such as summer school or intensive tutoring.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 4 Dec. 2025
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“Summer school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/summer%20school. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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