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Nora Fleming had her fingers in a variety of editorial endeavors at Education Week. She’d been an education reporter for a newspaper in California and held editorial jobs at a number of other publications and organizations. She was also a veteran of multiple out-of-school experiences—both as a participant and an employee. This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: after school programs and extracurricular activities.

Education Give Credits for Out-of-School Learning, Group Advises
TASC recommends New York state provide high school students credit for out-of-school learning.
Nora Fleming, March 25, 2013
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Education Chicago Launches Largest Citywide Summer Learning Effort
Chicago will partner with 140-plus organizations to provide summer learning opportunities, such as digital badging, for K-12 students.
Nora Fleming, March 19, 2013
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1 min read
Education Expanded Learning Time Linked to Higher Test Scores
California's Tumbleweed Elementary has turned around its chronic underperformance by implementing an expanded learning model.
Nora Fleming, March 14, 2013
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2 min read
Education After-School Providers Unaware of STEM Potential
A new opinion piece says after-school programs can stimulate and provide essential opportunities to improve students' interest in STEM.
Nora Fleming, March 11, 2013
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1 min read
Student Well-Being Volunteering Can Help Reduce Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Adolescents, Study Says
A new study found that volunteering can help reduce cardiovascular risk factors in adolescents.
Gina Cairney, February 28, 2013
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2 min read
Education Parents Cite Challenges of Supporting Healthy Habits
Parents say they are aware their children's health is suffering, but feel challenged in supporting healthier habits.
Nora Fleming, February 27, 2013
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1 min read
Student Well-Being Playing With Legos to Support After-School STEM Lessons
STEM-focused after-school programs provide students with more than just fun. Construction toys like Legos and K'NEX can also help teach basic STEM principles.
Gina Cairney, February 22, 2013
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School Climate & Safety Funding Bill for Extended Learning Introduced
U.S. senators from both sides of the aisle offer legislation to reauthorize funding for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program.
Nora Fleming, February 15, 2013
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1 min read
Education High School Credit Awarded for Anytime, Anywhere Learning
High school students in Providence can earn school credit from digital badges awarded for out-of-school learning experiences.
Nora Fleming, January 21, 2013
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2 min read
Education Schools Offered Guidance for Developing Community Partnerships
A new brief from the Harvard Family Research Project offers recommendations for schools building community partnerships.
Nora Fleming, January 14, 2013
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1 min read
Education STEM Apprenticeship Initiative Launched
Citizen Schools is launching a new STEM apprenticeship initiative after receiving a federal i3 grant.
Nora Fleming, January 8, 2013
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Education Girl Scouts Partner With Sorority on STEM Initiative for Girls
A new initiative is under way to encourage African-American girls to pursue STEM careers.
Nora Fleming, December 28, 2012
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1 min read
Education How Policymakers Can Support Year-Round Learning
Year-round learning experience can help improve student engagement, says a new brief.
Nora Fleming, December 27, 2012
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Education Think Together's Randy Barth: A Q&A
Randy Barth, CEO of the California-based THINK Together, discusses how his organization works.
Nora Fleming, December 20, 2012
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