Time and Learning
This blog was written by contributing writer Marva Hinton, who, as the mom of a toddler, knew learning can happen at any time and anywhere. This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: learning time and instructional time.
Student Well-Being & Movement
After-School Cuts on the Table in Congress
Next year's federal funding for after-school programs could be cut, eliminated or kept at the same level under four ESEA reauthorization and education spending bills being debated in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
Student Achievement
Q&A: Status Quo Biggest Obstacle to School Change, Says Learning-Time Expert
A leading advocate for lengthening the school day says unless U.S. schools provide more time for students to learn and teachers to collaborate, the country's future economic prosperity will be put at risk.
Student Well-Being & Movement
The Candy Bar Effect: More Research Needed on STEM Programs' Impact
A lack of research on the combined effects of in- and out-of-school STEM learning is impeding efforts to understand what programs work for which students.
Student Achievement
Better Access Crucial to Success of Summer and After-School Programs
Schools and communities need to do a better job of expanding access to after-school and summer learning programs, according to a panel of experts.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Calif. Legislators Approve $25 Million More for After-School Program
California's after-school grant program could receive an additional $25 million, its first increase in nearly 10 years, under a compromise between the state Senate and Assembly that is yet to be approved by Governor Jerry Brown.
Student Well-Being & Movement
A Fishy High School Internship and a College Dream
Kiana Alvarez and more than half her classmates at Impact Academy of Arts & Technology near San Francisco credit school internships and other programs for inspiring them to become the first in their families to attend college.
Student Well-Being & Movement
California Legislators Seek Compromise on Increase for After-School Grant
After nine years without any increases, after-school programs funded by California's dedicated grant program say they can no longer afford to maintain the same quality and level of programming.
Student Achievement
Summer Program With Gains in Reading, Math Add another 1,000 Slots
The YMCA and BELL (Building Educated Leaders for Life) are set to double the size of a summer program that's been shown to increase reading and math skills by 2.4 to 3.5 months for the most underperforming students.
Student Achievement
Summer Learning Programs Reinstated in New York City
Amid mounting criticism, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio reversed himself and agreed to continue funding summer programs for as many as 44,000 low-income middle school students.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Baltimore Sweeps Awards for Top Community Schools
Baltimore City Public Schools received the most honors in the country from the Coalition for Community Schools for developing school and community partnerships that have improved student achievement as well as the health and well-being of students and their families.
Student Achievement
N.Y.C. Restores After-School Funds, Cuts Millions for Summer Programs
Less than two months after awarding grants for middle school summer programs, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio rescinded the funding, leaving as many as 40,000 students scrambling to find another spot.
Equity & Diversity
Study: Summer Reading Loss Reversed When Students Get Books to Keep
Summer reading loss was not only stopped, but turned around among low-income students in a two-year study of a program developed by Reading is Fundamental that gave away hundreds of thousands of books.
Student Achievement
California Seeks NCLB Waiver to Fund Expanded Learning
California's state board of education voted to seek a federal waiver so districts with failing schools can develop their own tutoring programs instead of having to hire outside providers.
Student Well-Being & Movement
17 New York City After-School Sites to Close Despite Proposed Budget Increase
Despite New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's proposal to add $190 million to support after-school programs in the city's middle schools, children's advocates say another $5.9 million is needed to save 17 other after-school programs, serving 1,882 students, from losing their funding at the end of June.