After more than a year of non-traditional schooling that many teachers, parents and experts fear has set students back academically and socially, students across Massachusetts will have an opportunity this summer to take part in "enhanced and expanded" summer school and recreational programs that Gov. Charlie Baker said will aim to bring kids back up to speed.
With more than $70 million in funding, including at least $25 million of federal money, the Baker administration plans a "full menu" of academic and recreational programs that school districts could offer this summer in schools, through local community organizations, at community colleges and at recreation sites.