The importance of Summer Bridge Programs for children

By Shelley Irwin

Published June 6, 2025 at 11:49 AM EDT

We talk about the importance of preventing learning loss during the summer.

Cairn Hills Farms proprietor Maggie Murphy talks about why Summer Bridge Programs are so important for children. Murphy is the author of the children's book Sara Dippity, found performing music and running a small farm.

The Idea Guide can be found at the link below.
https://cairnhillfarms.net/2025/06/03/building-summer-bridges/

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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