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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Southfield Pubic Schools is invoking half-day schedules for all summer school sessions Tuesday through Thursday.
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Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
According to a Gallup poll, roughly 30 million American youth attended summer enrichment programs in 2024, which includes day camps, summer schools and sleepaway camps.
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Derek H. Alderman,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
The 6-foot-2 Kinney is a McDonald’s All-American who recently arrived on campus for summer school after playing for USA Basketball’s silver-medal winning Under 18 team at the AmeriCup in Mexico.
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Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
It was written by Frances Muir Pomeroy, superintendent of summer school at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.
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Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
According to a Gallup poll, roughly 30 million American youth attended summer enrichment programs in 2024, which includes day camps, summer schools and sleepaway camps.
—
Derek H. Alderman,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
The 6-foot-2 Kinney is a McDonald’s All-American who recently arrived on campus for summer school after playing for USA Basketball’s silver-medal winning Under 18 team at the AmeriCup in Mexico.
—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
It was written by Frances Muir Pomeroy, superintendent of summer school at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.
—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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“Summer school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/summer%20school. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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