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Summer Learning Lab presenters report gains for Mishawaka students
Summary
A district presentation summarized Summer Learning Lab results: the program served thousands statewide and reported double-digit proficiency gains in ELA and math at Mishawaka schools, with high summer attendance and plans to expand in 2026.
An unnamed presenter told the School City of Mishawaka Board on Dec. 3 that the Summer Learning Lab—run with the MindTrust Foundation and Lavinia curriculum and sponsored by the Indiana Department of Education—served roughly 5,600 students across Indiana this year and produced measurable gains in literacy and math.
The presenter said the program model paired in-morning school instruction with afternoon enrichment and allowed smaller class sizes and teacher continuity; those elements, the speaker said, supported measurable proficiency growth. Examples provided for School City of Mishawaka included an approximately 18% increase in ELA proficiency at LaSalle Elementary and a reported 40% increase in proficiency at John Young for specific cohorts; sixth graders were reported to show notable math gains (one figure cited: 33% growth for a subgroup).
Randy Ebright and student leaders also reported that Caveman Community Club fundraising supported the American Cancer Society, with a final total of $1,043.52 collected through No Shave November activities and staff participation.
District representatives said Summer Learning Lab will continue in summer 2026 and the district plans to expand participation. The presentation was informational; no board votes were taken on the program at this meeting.
Quote from the presentation: "We served across the state of Indiana more than 5,600 kids" (presenter).
