GREENWOOD, Ind. — The Johnson County Public Library has announced a winner in a contest designed to stop the “summer learning slide.” Summer learning slide is the loss of academic skills during the extended summer break from school.
Union Elementary School had the largest number of students complete the Summer Learning Program and have been declared the winners. Needam and St. Rose of Lima elementary schools also scored very high. Library director Lisa Lintner says a total of 13 schools in Johnson County participated.
The students at Union Elementary will be presented with a trophy by library staff to honor their performance.