I have been fortunate to work for the National Summer Learning Association since January, 2014. It is a wonderful organization not just in its mission and vision, but also in all my hardworking and passionate coworkers. Our annual conference, The Summer Changes Everything National Conference on Summer Learning was held from Monday, November 17th (the pre-conference) through Wednesday, November 19th in San Antonio, Texas. During the conference I was tasked with live tweeting the general sessions and workshops I attended, including my own!
Below is the social media roundup following the conference hashtag #SummerConf. If you see yourself below share the news that you’re a little bit internet famous after attending NSLA’s Summer Changes Eerything Conference. Tweet, Instagram, Tumblr, Reblog, Facebook… spread the word and use #SummerConf as a hashtag.
Pre-Conference and Opening Reception
Registration booths are are now open! #SummerConf pic.twitter.com/eaa6BHGYOe
— summerlearning (@summerlearning) November 17, 2014
Excited to be part of @SummerLearning Conference this week in San Antonio! Follow along all week at #SummerConf http://t.co/IO3QU4XnoI
— Afterschool Alliance (@afterschool4all) November 17, 2014
Epic rock, paper, scissors battles to demonstrate a team building activity for staff training #SummerConf pic.twitter.com/tnpXxPXdsC
— Dara Murray (@Dara_Laine) November 17, 2014
Hmmm… If I had $1,000,000… #SummerConf #summerlearning pic.twitter.com/ToPNvowXZ2
— Isabel Ceballos (@IsaCeballos) November 17, 2014
Ms. Paty and Ms. Kyle have arrived in Texas for the @summerlearning conference this week! #summerconf pic.twitter.com/PqFVxzXdbQ
— High Jump (@HighJumpChicago) November 17, 2014
Collaborative work going on here at #SummerConf #summerlearning pic.twitter.com/yeQY3Ak1cD
— Isabel Ceballos (@IsaCeballos) November 17, 2014
It's hard not wanting to retreat to my hotel room with so many great ideas in mind #SummerConf
— Jusna Perrin (@MissJusna) November 17, 2014
Pre-con #SummerConf participants show their "utopian #summerlearning program" pic.twitter.com/QfAbvMMZWE
— summerlearning (@summerlearning) November 17, 2014
Excited to talk about actionable data focused on quality practice at the NSLA #SummerConf New Vision for Summer School meeting today
— Jody Rosentswieg (@JodyRosentswieg) November 17, 2014
Wonderful pre-conference session just ended at the NSLA #SummerConf :-)
— James E. Doyle (@jamesearldoyle) November 17, 2014
Day 1
@summerlearning CEO @SarahPitcock kicking it off! #summerconf pic.twitter.com/vy6d5cuWEw
— CommonwealFDN_Grants (@CwealGrants) November 18, 2014
#Sacramento City Unified School District in the house! @summerlearning #SummerChangesEverything #summerconf pic.twitter.com/uuKgzsbiKG
— Mizz Adree (@PuckerUpbyAdree) November 18, 2014
Excited to be in San Antonio representing @ProjTran at national summer learning association conference! @summerlearning #summerconf
— ericlindh (@ericlindh) November 18, 2014
Congrats @globalkids 4 being featured in @summerlearning #summerconf opening video! Great work!
— Yvonne M. Brathwaite (@BrathwaiteYM) November 18, 2014
350,000 kids were reached in #sld2014. Let's double that in 2015. @SarahPitcock #summerconf
— summerlearning (@summerlearning) November 18, 2014
I know @summerlearning is beyond excited to work with our awesome partners in the field @UrbanLibCouncil @afterschool4all #SummerConf
— Dara Murray (@Dara_Laine) November 18, 2014
Super excited 2 talk Cities of Learning w/ @jhumke @feltonian @TeneGray @bigthought @ClassroomInc #SummerConf #hivebuzz @ExploreChi
— Robert Friedman (@omnignorant) November 18, 2014
#NSLA Conf in San Antonio! Cutting edge ideas to enhance learning opportunities for @WarehamPS students. #SummerConf pic.twitter.com/U0bBWRpf5D
— Maureen Manning (@MaureenManning1) November 18, 2014
Wes Moore
"Learning is what keeps us going." @WesMoore1 #SummerConf
— summerlearning (@summerlearning) November 18, 2014
"Summer learning matters and what matters even more is when everyone can partake in it." ~ @WesMoore1 #summerconf @ClassroomInc
— kathy yb (@kcyuyu) November 18, 2014
We fight for the others. We fight for those that need and deserve a change. #edreform #summerlearning #SummerConf
— Dara Murray (@Dara_Laine) November 18, 2014
"Learning doesn't exist on a calendar or just for credentialing. It's our heartbeat, it's what keeps us going." – @WesMoore1 #SummerConf
— Boston Beyond (@BostonBeyond) November 18, 2014
Education and learning needs to become a year round positive endeavor. Preparedness doesn't just come from September to May #SummerConf
— Dara Murray (@Dara_Laine) November 18, 2014
We cannot have a conversation about summer learning if only a sliver of the population is part of the conversation @WesMoore1 #summerconf
— Jody Rosentswieg (@JodyRosentswieg) November 18, 2014
There are "Wes Moores" in every town. They're only 1 decision away. They are so close to greatness & they don't even know it. #SummerConf
— Dara Murray (@Dara_Laine) November 18, 2014
Many kids in our communities and schools are straddling the line of greatness, and don't even know it @WesMoore1 #SummerConf
— Every Hour Counts (@EveryHrCounts) November 18, 2014
"Our conversation will never be genuine if only a portion of the population benefits." – @WesMoore1 #SummerConf pic.twitter.com/guBNxM4ZwK
— Boston Beyond (@BostonBeyond) November 18, 2014
Feeling so inspired listening to Wes Moore… "We fight for the others" #SummerConf pic.twitter.com/SbAwYtzvbe
— Isabel Ceballos (@IsaCeballos) November 18, 2014
Even after I had long given up on myself there were people who had not done the same – @WesMoore1 #SummerConf
— Dara Murray (@Dara_Laine) November 18, 2014
"We are a completely interconnected society, and we will either succeed or fail as a team, and it is our choice" -Wes Moore #SummerConf
— Eddie Willson (@EddieWillson1) November 18, 2014
We don't have to convince ppl that @summerlearning is important; we have to convince them it's important for EVERYONE @WesMoore1 #SummerConf
— Jean Canosa Albano (@canosa) November 18, 2014
Summer learning is an offer of freedom, an invitation to the bigger world around us @WesMoore1 #SummerConf
— Every Hour Counts (@EveryHrCounts) November 18, 2014
Inspiring morning with @summerlearning & @WesMoore1 – Access, opportunity, & acceleration is not just for some but for all. #Summerconf
— The ARF (@theARFoundation) November 18, 2014
"Potential is universal. Opportunity is not. The space in between is where we come in." Wes Moore. #SummerConf. @GOProjectNYC agrees.
— Olivia Nunez (@OliviaNunez513) November 18, 2014
We can walk away from statistics– stories promote action. We have to make it personal @WesMoore1 #SummerConf
— Every Hour Counts (@EveryHrCounts) November 18, 2014
"Summer learning matters and what matters more is that EVERY child can partake" @WesMoore1 @MCCOYouth #SummerConf pic.twitter.com/XpDsO3mjeb
— Becky Reich (@mamaandherboys) November 18, 2014
"In this country potential is universal but opportunity is not" – @WesMoore1 #summerconf #createopportunity pic.twitter.com/pQgNkwaEBb
— BELL (@experienceBELL) November 18, 2014
With @WesMoore1 at NSLA – what an inspiration he is! #SummerConf pic.twitter.com/q3OySjHm3W
— For Kids Only (FKO) (@FKOAfterschool) November 18, 2014
Thanks to @wesmoore1 for inspirational keynote #summerconf @TTPageDC pic.twitter.com/a8FQOMGLaX
— Jason King (@SocCapitalJedi) November 18, 2014
At #SummerConf in San Antonio, met @WesMoore1 during book signing
— Farooq (@ansarifarooq11) November 18, 2014
Great time with @summerlearning today. THANK YOU for your great work! #SummerConf #summerlearning
— Wes Moore (@WesMoore1) November 19, 2014
Day 1, Continued
Learning about digital badges & Connected Learning outside of school w/ @afterschool4all & @bigthought at #SummerConf pic.twitter.com/a3bYThwNpY
— summerlearning (@summerlearning) November 18, 2014
Key domains of system building to scale high-quality summer learning. Enjoying the vibrant discussion at #SummerConf pic.twitter.com/FywBXYNceh
— Boston Beyond (@BostonBeyond) November 18, 2014
Such an incredible conference. Glad to be apart of such a movement #SummerConf
— Daniel Beams (@DanielBeams) November 18, 2014
Just finished a session on data collection and evaluation at the @summerlearning conference. showing our impact thru data #SummerConf
— Joy of Motion Dance (@JOMDC) November 18, 2014
Learning so much at the Summer Learning Association conference in SanAntonio, TX! #SummerConf. Thanks Commonweal Foundation.
— The Fishing School (@TFSinDC) November 18, 2014
Project Transformation was recognized as a finalist at @summerlearning #SummerConf pic.twitter.com/UhQiME0883
— ericlindh (@ericlindh) November 18, 2014
@summerlearning — where kids turn mountains into a transformational journey– #SummerConf
— Jorge Perez (@youth_dev) November 18, 2014
Humbled to be part of the rich network of previous @NewYorkLife Excellence Award winners. #SummerConf
— Boston Beyond (@BostonBeyond) November 18, 2014
All kids need enriching and educational #summerexperiences #SummerConf
— summerlearning (@summerlearning) November 18, 2014
YMCA of Greater Charlotte recipient of 2014 New York Life Excellence in Summer Learning Award @summerlearning #SummerConf @NealDenton @ymca
— Jorge Perez (@youth_dev) November 18, 2014
Congrats to the @NewYorkLife Award winners: NJ LEEP, Upward Bound @bereacollege, YMCA of Greater Charlotte! #SummerConf @summerlearning
— Jaclyn Le (@jaclyn0812) November 18, 2014
We are all striving to raise children who are better than us. @MikeVillarreal #SummerConf
— summerlearning (@summerlearning) November 18, 2014
Every child should have a summer experience that connects their studies to their goals for the future @MikeVillarreal #SummerConf
— Every Hour Counts (@EveryHrCounts) November 18, 2014
San Antonio Public Libraries: Ground Zero for all kids to get to Grade Level Reading per @MikeVillarreal @UrbanLibCouncil #bto8 #SummerConf
— Jean Canosa Albano (@canosa) November 18, 2014
Nice shoutout to @SAYSi_SA arts programs by @MikeVillarreal at #SummerConf! @WallaceFdn @summerlearning
— Jaclyn Le (@jaclyn0812) November 18, 2014
Appreciate @CwealGrants for enabling @TTPageDC to attend #SummerConf with @summerlearning
— Jason King (@SocCapitalJedi) November 18, 2014
Team #GirlZone at the #SummerConf working to improve educational opportunities for youth @SummerLearning pic.twitter.com/jqLzcQsVyw
— joleen_ollin (@joleen_ollin) November 18, 2014
Great panel @bigthought @ClassroomInc @HiveChicagoBuzz @macfound @DePaulU @Cleveland_PL #SummerConf @summerlearning pic.twitter.com/7RWKOM2NNG
— Yvonne M. Brathwaite (@BrathwaiteYM) November 18, 2014
This panel line up is crazy good: @summerlearning @PackardFdn @SchoolsOutWA @OUSDNews @EBAYCprograms & Weikart! #programquality #summerconf
— Dara Murray (@Dara_Laine) November 18, 2014
outcomes are more important to policy makers when it come to expanded learning @texassabo @summerlearning #SummerConf
— ENRICH After-School (@AfterSchool4HOU) November 18, 2014
High Quality #SummerLearning is not only possible but necessary. Tools are available through @NSLA and others to improve! #SummerConf
— Josie Russo (@sunnyjrusso) November 18, 2014
"The time to make friends is before you need them" State & Local Strategies to Influence Sum. Learning Policy @NASBE #summerconf
— Mary King (@IAmMaryKing) November 18, 2014
Big thanks to our panel speakers! @jhumke @TeneGray @bigthought @ClassroomInc @omnignorant @feltonian #SummerConf pic.twitter.com/N0vQNV666l
— Natalie Warne (@nataliewarne) November 18, 2014
Presenting with our BELL friends about our partnership @summerlearning #SummerConf @NealDenton @ymca pic.twitter.com/hIDssUFKxn
— Jorge Perez (@youth_dev) November 18, 2014
Interns at SuperKids Camp have to blog; given writing prompts and suggestions. -internship handbook, staff manual, orientation #SummerConf
— Jean Canosa Albano (@canosa) November 18, 2014
Keep the convo going abt Grade Level Reading & #summerconf by joining free http://t.co/7nvLbIE3Zs #GLRSummer @summerlearning @readby4thgrade
— Jean Canosa Albano (@canosa) November 19, 2014
@summerlearning thanks NSLA for great resources, people, and networking! #GLRSummer #SummerConf @canosa pic.twitter.com/c45J0ZSgbS
— bevlar (@smartytrousers) November 19, 2014
We're so happy to have convened 13 of our Community Assistance Program grantees in San Antonio! #SummerConf pic.twitter.com/I8DVDlMoEt
— CommonwealFDN_Grants (@CwealGrants) November 19, 2014
Day 2
Ready for another great day of learning & collegiality at #NSLA #SummerConf. @janefondulis & I excited to share @WarehamPS best practices!
— Maureen Manning (@MaureenManning1) November 19, 2014
So sad that today's the last day of the @summerlearning conference! We learned so much! NCFC Summer 2015 is going to be AMAZING #SummerConf
— NCFC-DC (@NCFCDC) November 19, 2014
Day 2 at the #SummerConf … Last day of learning, great material thus far can't wait for today's workshops! @summerlearning
— Mizz Adree (@PuckerUpbyAdree) November 19, 2014
Excited to hear @cmellodyca speak this morning about all the exciting things @ProjTran does! #SummerConf @summerlearning
— canafax (@canafax) November 19, 2014
Invigorated and motivated! #summerconf
— Krisann Taylor (@KrisannTaylor) November 19, 2014
Summer Sparks – Youth Voice
Great reminder to start the last day of #SummerConf: "Talent is universal, opportunities are not." – Richard Tagle of @theARFoundation
— Boston Beyond (@BostonBeyond) November 19, 2014
Kids get to pick their activities, books, snacks-They have voice in all they do. Keep seeking youth input. #SummerSparks #SummerConf
— Jean Canosa Albano (@canosa) November 19, 2014
Eddie Wilson PPS: youth voice key to Summer Dreamers – "They have voice in everything that they do and it results in excellence" #SummerConf
— Nick Mayr (@nmayr1) November 19, 2014
"Everyone is special" and "everyone is unique." -Casey Mellody-Camacho w/ @ProjTran #SummerConf pic.twitter.com/zYZz70njoV
— summerlearning (@summerlearning) November 19, 2014
Sounds like SuperKids Camp! MT @summerlearning: "Rigor plus fun plus relevance equals engagement" #SummerConf pic.twitter.com/je9NYluYPM
— Parks & People (@ParksandPeople) November 19, 2014
. @ProjTran in Dallas cultivates leadership among youth of all ages, turning participants into interns ("kidterns")! #SummerConf
— Jaclyn Le (@jaclyn0812) November 19, 2014
.@BrizyBreeze, a graduate of @HigherAchieve, speaks about her #summerlearning experiences. #SummerConf pic.twitter.com/dp9MebiLmC
— summerlearning (@summerlearning) November 19, 2014
Proud of @cmellodyca representing @ProjTran speaking about the importance of youth voice @summerlearning #SummerConf pic.twitter.com/oetvtWMAOC
— ericlindh (@ericlindh) November 19, 2014
Great to see youth presenting at Summer Sparks session. Too rare at conferences! #summerconf
— Public Profit (@Public_Profit) November 19, 2014
For young people to be able to talk to you they have to trust you and trust isn't built overnight. #SummerConf
— Dara Murray (@Dara_Laine) November 19, 2014
"Let's close the achievement gap." -@RAnthonyTagle #SummerConf pic.twitter.com/MyhQIJyCur
— summerlearning (@summerlearning) November 19, 2014
Day 2, Continued
Is your summer program a #gamechanger ? @summerlearning #SummerConf pic.twitter.com/52zg19DODN
— C Agena (@fenwayfan808) November 19, 2014
Session: Game Changers "Relevance to the child's future" is so important! #summerconf
— Kylee P. Mar (@2kahaualea) November 19, 2014
@MPS_News amazing presentation showcasing summer learning & leveraging technology! @summerlearning #SummerConf pic.twitter.com/exEI3QFtFJ
— @myONreader (@myONreader) November 19, 2014
Talking #RedSox #fantasybaseball and #mathchat at #SummerConf @summerlearning pic.twitter.com/dWu7YvZbOT
— C Agena (@fenwayfan808) November 19, 2014
Learning about incorporating technology to enhance #summerlearning opportunities with @MPS_News at #SummerConf pic.twitter.com/Y908Um9Rv2
— summerlearning (@summerlearning) November 19, 2014
Neat resource for summer programs, including both written and video-based advice on best practices. #SummerConf http://t.co/lziq5Bduqy
— Public Profit (@Public_Profit) November 19, 2014
@ProjTran Good times at #SummerConf! Love being with #nonprofit professionals around the country that make @summerlearning happen!
— Janalee Wiles (@JanaleeWiles) November 19, 2014
Overheard at the #summerconf : "Librarians: the unsung heroes of education." #thankyou
— Jean Canosa Albano (@canosa) November 19, 2014
Consistent evaluation with the same tools is how you can identify trends and engage in continuous improvement #SummerConf @BostonBeyond
— Jaclyn Le (@jaclyn0812) November 19, 2014
Beautiful photos by @AustinISD @ACEatx Mendez MS students on display at nat'l summer learning conference #SummerConf pic.twitter.com/xCGY9HOakQ
— The ARF (@theARFoundation) November 19, 2014
Building strong community partners and engaging families! @MaureenManning1 #SummerConf pic.twitter.com/Ph5gRCW0fj
— Holly Colin (@HollyColin) November 19, 2014
When a teen mentor tells a younger child that "science is cool," they listen. @msichicago #SummerConf #STEAM #STEM
— summerlearning (@summerlearning) November 19, 2014
Ideas from @summerlearning #SummerConf. https://t.co/ycAnVa9h9t Shout outs to @biancanne1 @PdNHFoundation @DCAYA @fractweets
— Daniel W. Hatcher (@hatchdw) November 19, 2014
Love the energy brought by @CityYearSA during the @summerlearning conference! #summerconf #makebetterhappen pic.twitter.com/RXBrtdFjyK
— Megan Heron (@megmumbles) November 19, 2014
We are City Year! @CityYear @CityYearSA #SummerConf pic.twitter.com/MFl3LciF6D
— Dara Murray (@Dara_Laine) November 19, 2014
Optimism & idealism are not just encouraged but are necessary to keep students on track to graduate @CityYearSA #SummerConf
— Dara Murray (@Dara_Laine) November 19, 2014
Great way to finish up #SummerConf , thank you @CityYearSA for sharing your spirit with all of us! pic.twitter.com/hJHeC9nss9
— Girls Inc. of SA (@GirlsIncSATX) November 19, 2014
MT @Dara_Laine: As an @AmeriCorps Alum this city year spirit lunch is deeply moving & inspiring #SummerConf @CityYear pic.twitter.com/85HakrF3fe
— AmeriCorps Alums (@AmeriCorpsAlums) November 19, 2014
Thanks @summerlearning for a great conference! Going home inspired and with lots of new ideas. See you in Baltimore next year!! #SummerConf
— The ARF (@theARFoundation) November 19, 2014
#Librarians save the date for next year's #summerconf Oct 12-14 2015 in Baltimore. Well worth it & relevant! @summerlearning #SummerConf
— Jean Canosa Albano (@canosa) November 19, 2014
Congrats to @GoodSamaritanTX team for their spirit and commitment to education!! Awesome! #SummerConf pic.twitter.com/vmT7D4nqNF
— MSWC (@MSWomensCenter) November 19, 2014
Thanks @summerlearning for an excellent time in San Antonio! Loved my first NSLA conference and looking forward to more! #SummerConf
— Jaclyn Le (@jaclyn0812) November 19, 2014
Thank you twitter friends of @summerlearning #summerlearning for great connections and a great conference! #summerconf
— Dara Murray (@Dara_Laine) November 19, 2014
About the National Summer Learning Association:
The National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) is the only national nonprofit exclusively focused on closing the achievement gap by increasing access to high-quality summer learning opportunities. NSLA recognizes and disseminates what works, offers expertise and support for programs and communities, and advocates for summer learning as a solution for equity and excellence in education. NSLA’s work is driven by the belief that all children and youth deserve high-quality summer learning experiences that will help them succeed in college, career, and life. For more information, visit www.summerlearning.org.
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