Crafted for a transformative summer adventure, Scholastic Scholar Zone Summer Powered by Bell Xcel is a comprehensive K-8 reading & writing and math program that combines excellent print instruction with a digital platform that includes a powerful program planner, professional development and more. Built on evidence-based practices and aligned with the Science of Reading, it incorporates instructional best practices to drive consistent outcomes and academic gains. Five to six weeks of 90-minute daily instruction in reading & writing and math features a variety of engaging whole-group, small-group, independent learning and writing activities. The Reading and Writing curriculum aligns with instruction based on the science of reading research, ensuring a powerful and effective learning experience for all scholars. Math content is aligned to core concepts that scaffold from Kindergarten to 8th Grade and is designed to develop metacognition and mathematical thinking by leveraging different representations of the math concept. The strong problem-solving focus is supported by real-life application of math readers and magazine content. Quality Outcomes Matter Built by educators for educators, Scholastic Scholar Zone Summer Powered by Bell Xcel empowers our customers to improve student and educator outcomes in ways that continue into the school year.2023 Bell Xcel outcomes and survey responses show programs were successful in reversing summer learning loss for youth in need of academic supports, leading to a +2.0 month grade-equivalent gain in literacy and a +2.5 month gain in math skills. The RAND Corporation's independent review of summer programs nationwide confirms that Bell Xcel meets the highest levels of evidence-one of only 43 summer programs in the U. S. with that distinction. In a national survey led by RAND, teachers using Bell Xcel were more likely to report thatsummer professional learning helped improve their use of student-centered practices duringthe school year.