National Group to Push Extended School Time

A new organization was launched this week to promote an extended school day and school year as a means of ensuring that all children receive a rigorous and well-rounded education.

The National Center on Time & Learning will provide research, advocacy, and technical assistance for efforts to increase academic and enrichment opportunities for students, which some experts say can help improve student performance overall and close achievement gaps between disadvantaged students...

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