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Beyond School

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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: after school programs and extracurricular activities.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 After Summer, Teachers Spend a Month Reteaching Students
Increasing evidence points to the problems summer causes for students and teachers, and more efforts are underway to combat these problems.
Nora Fleming, June 14, 2013
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Education Report: Chicago Should Improve Access to STEM
Chicago provides many out-of-school STEM-learning opportunities, but needs to make these opportunities more accessible for under-served groups, according to a new report.
Nora Fleming, June 7, 2013
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Education Schools Adding Time to Teach the Arts
Schools are redesigning their school days with added time for arts education.
Nora Fleming, June 5, 2013
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Education Expanded Learning, Philadelphia Style
A Philadelphia publication examines the challenges and potential benefits of using expanded learning time as a strategy for school reform in that city and beyond.
Nora Fleming, May 30, 2013
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Education Support Rises for Expanded Learning
A new report profiles a rise in federal, state, and local policies that support expanded learning time as a strategy for school improvement.
Nora Fleming, May 14, 2013
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Student Achievement New Summer Learning Grants Available
Libraries, museums, and other community institutions can compete for the new funding.
Nora Fleming, May 10, 2013
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Education Summer Learning Revamped
A new summer learning campaign is launched in Pittsburgh.
Nora Fleming, May 6, 2013
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Education Expanded Learning Initiative Unveiled for New York
Twenty middle schools in New York City will add time and intensive reading instruction to the school day next year.
Nora Fleming, May 1, 2013
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Education Cities Rally to Support After-School Programs
Local officials from four cities offer their thoughts on how city leaders can strengthen after-school programs in their locales.
Nora Fleming, April 25, 2013
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Education Seattle Schools May Implement Expanded Learning Model
Seattle Public School administrators are considering adding half an hour to the school day, but are concerned about logistical barriers to implementation.
Nora Fleming, April 22, 2013
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Education Teachers Not Supportive of Before-School Breakfast
A majority of teachers surveyed in Los Angeles don't favor the school breakfast program, even though research finds it's meeting academic goals.
Nora Fleming, April 18, 2013
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Education Student Math Scores Rise With Longer Day
A new study finds improved math scores for students in schools with expanded learning.
Nora Fleming, April 15, 2013
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Student Achievement Summer Learning Programs' Potential for Bridging Achievement Gaps
A new report suggests that the successful outcomes of three summer learning programs in California may have strong implications for summer programs nationwide.
Gina Cairney, April 9, 2013
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Education New Community Schools Guide Released
School districts are urged to use partnerships and existing funding to support community schools models.
Nora Fleming, March 27, 2013
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