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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: learning time and instructional time.
School & District Management
As Snow Days Pile Up, Options Explored to Make Up (or Not) Lost Time
With many districts having already reached their snow day limit, educators and policymakers are grappling with how to make up for lost instructional time.
Student Well-Being & Movement
After-School Initiative Encourages STEM Learning Through Invention
A new after-school initiative encourages students to cultivate their STEM knowledge through problem-solving and invention.
Education
Utah Bill Would Give Teachers More Time for Professional Development
A piece of Utah legislation would allow districts to use up to eight class days for professional development.
Education
Teacher Urges Replacing Homework With Home Learning
Teacher John T. Spencer explains in a new column for Phi Delta Kappan magazine why he no longer requires students to do homework.
Classroom Technology
Snow Days? Some Schools Transform Them Into E-Learning Days
Recent bouts of cold and snowy weather have sparked widespread school closings, but some schools are tapping technology to turn snow days into e-learning days.
Student Achievement
Report: Longer School Day Can Help Common-Core Implementation
A new report examines how redesigning and expanding school time can support implementation of the new standards for math and English/language arts.
Classroom Technology
Overcoming the Challenges of Taking 'Blended Learning' Home
A Chicago school, and many others, find ways to extend the reach of "blended learning" for children from impoverished families.
School & District Management
Georgia Governor Hopes Budget Plan Will Help Restore Lost School Days
In his State of the State, Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal said he hopes to help districts restore the school days they cut during economic crisis as a way to save money.
Student Well-Being & Movement
TED-Ed Clubs Aim to Foster Students' Presentation Skills
The nonprofit TED (technology, engineering, design) recently launched an effort to get students presenting their own short, expert lectures.
Student Well-Being & Movement
New Professional-Development Tool for Afterschool STEM Staff
A new online resource is zeroing in on helping staff in after-school STEM programs with the resources and skillsets necessary for effective instruction.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Students, Companies Discuss Benefits of STEM Competitions
A town hall discussed the benefits of STEM competitions in interesting students in the subjects.
School & District Management
Middle School Gets Creative to Meet District's Mandate for Longer Day
A Maryland middle school is using a mandate requiring added class time to offer a wide array of enrichment courses.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Study Finds Benefits for Youth in 4-H Programs, Especially Girls
Research finds that students involved 4-H activities see greater improvements in "positive youth development" than their peers who participate in other out-of-school activities.
School & District Management
Gov. Christie Proposes Longer School Day and Year for New Jersey
During his State of the State address, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie proposed increasing the school day and school year for the state's students as a way to improve learning outcomes.