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\nBEST PRACTICES AT U.S. INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS’SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS  \nby William Donovan and Lauren Corvese  \nWhite Paper No. 151 August 2016  \nPioneer’s Mission  \nPioneer Institute is an independent, non-partisan, privately funded research organization that seeks to improve the quality of life in Massachusetts through civic discourse and intellectually rigorous, data-driven public policy solutions based on free market principles, individual liberty and responsibility, and the ideal of effective, limited and accountable government.  \nThis paperis a publication of the Center for School Reform, which seeks to increase the education options available to parents and students, drive system-wide reform, and ensure accountability in public education. The Center’s work builds on Pioneer’s legacy asa recognized leader in the charter public school movement, and as a champion of greater academic rigor in Massachusetts’ elementary and secondary schools. Current initiatives promote choice and competition, school-based management, and enhanced academic performance in public schools.  \nThe Center for Better Government seeks limited, accountable government by promoting competitive delivery of public services, elimination of unnecessary regulation, and a focus on core government functions. Current initiatives promote reform of how the state builds, manages, repairs and finances its transportation assets as well as public employee benefit reform.  \nThe Center for Economic Opportunity seeks to keep Massachusetts competitive by promoting a healthy business climate, transparent regulation, small business creation in urban areas and sound environmental and development policy. Current initiatives promote market reforms to increase the supply of affordable housing, reduce the cost of doing business, and revitalize urban areas.  \nThe Center for Health Care Solutions seeks to refocus the Massachusetts conversation about health care costs away from government-imposed interventions, toward marketbased reforms. Current initiatives include driving public discourse on Medicaid; presenting a strong consumer perspective as the state considers a dramatic overhaul of the health care payment process; and supporting thoughtful tort reforms.  \nPioneer Institute is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization funded through the donations of individuals, foundations and businesses committed to the principles Pioneer espouses. To ensure its independence, Pioneer does not accept government grants.  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nIntroduction  \nPhillips Exeter Academy Summer School Choate Rosemary Hall Summer School The Clarence T.C. Ching PUEO Program The Malcolm Coates Prep@Pingree Program Northfield Mount Hermon School  \nHorizons National The Steppingstone Foundation Flintridge Preparatory School Summary  \nFindings  \nAbout the Authors  \nEndnotes  \n5  \n6  \n7  \n9  \n10  \n12  \n13  \n15  \n16  \n17  \n17  \n19  \n20  \nIntroduction  \nThere was a time when summer school was regarded as a kind of purgatory for students who spent the regular school year in idle pursuit of nothing. Their penance for lack of attention and ignoring their assignments was several more weeks in the classroom and a second go-around of school work, while more motivated students enjoyed sunny skies and warm weather outdoors.  \nBut that time seems long ago. Summer school today is often known by the more inspiring name of “summer enrichment” and there are many programs that live up to the billing. They still meet student needs in the disciplines of reading, writing and mathematics. But enrichment is also offered in the arts, music, computer science, government, athletics and outdoor exploration.  \nThis report is a review of enrichment programs at several of America’s top independent private schools, educational foundations and nonprofits. 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