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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: learning time and instructional time.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 Achievement
Lessons From One School's Failed Experiment With a Longer Day
A Connecticut school's year-long failed experiment with a longer school day might have some key takeaways.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Girl Talk: How After-School Programs Can Help Females
Girl Scouts and Girls Inc. officials shared ideas on how after-school programs can help broaden girls' horizons in a webinar hosted by the Afterschool Alliance.
Student Achievement
Extending School Day for Reading: Good for Students or Recipe for Burnout?
An extra hour of reading instruction is coming to 300 of Florida's lowest-performing schools in the fall, but some local parents are criticizing the plans.
School & District Management
Summer Is Over for Students at Year-Round Schools
Students at year-round schools from North Carolina to Oregon are heading back to class already.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Report Looks At Impact of After-School STEM Programs on Students
The report from the Afterschool Alliance studies outcomes from 11 after-school STEM programs that have a reputation for excellence.
Equity & Diversity
With Financial Backing, Low-Income Students See College and the World
The Noble Charter School Network's "Summer of a Lifetime" program sends sophomores to college campuses in the summer.
Student Well-Being & Movement
New York to Provide $11 Million in Grants for After-School Programs
Nearly $11 million in grants will fund 68 after-school programs across the state of New York that provide educational, recreational, and cultural activities for young people.
Student Achievement
More Parents Sending Kids to Summer Learning Programs, Survey Finds
New research finds that a majority of parents want to send their children to a summer learning program this summer.
Student Achievement
Assessing Efforts to Extend Learning Time: A How-to Guide
The Annenberg Institute for School Reform has developed a set of indicators that districts, schools, and community groups can use to measure their progress towards more and better learning time.
Student Achievement
Enhancing Summer Learning: Teachers Weigh In
A Twitter chat this week hosted by Education Week Teacher asked educators to discuss and debate issues related to student learning in the summer months.
Student Achievement
New Federal Report Reviews Extended Learning Time Research
The U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance has published a new review of extended learning time research.
School & District Management
Year-Round Schools Get Fresh Look in Congressional Report
The Congressional Research Service has published a brief on year-round education.
Student Achievement
Teachers Reject Plans in D.C. to Extend the School Day
The Washington Teachers Union has asked its members to vote against extending the day at their schools.
School & District Management
Maryland Task Force Recommends Starting School After Labor Day
A task force convened by the Maryland General Assembly recommends that the state require districts to start the school year after Labor Day, in spite of educator opposition to the idea.