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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: learning time and instructional time.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
Colo. Voters Reject Measure Promising Aid to Extend Learning Time
On Tuesday, Colorado's voters rejected an amendment to the state constitution that would have increased funding for extended learning in the the state's public schools.
School & District Management
Schwarzenegger Combats Plans to Divert Federal After-School Aid
The former California Governor was in Washington this week to discuss waiver proposals from school districts that would hand them greater leeway in spending aid under the federal after-school program.
Early Childhood
Boston Mayoral Candidates Focus on Extended Learning
Candidates both support extended learning but their differences lie in what their priorities would be and how they'd execute them.
Student Achievement
Student Turns Civil War Passion Into Powerful Learning Experience
Andrew Druart has turned his excitement with Civil War history into a learning opportunity he feeds after school, in the summer, and on weekends. He also has a website, The Civil War For Kids, to help other young people get engaged with the subject.
Equity & Diversity
After-School Program With Focus on Mentors Leads to Academic Gains
The Higher Achievement program in Washington produced substantial and sustained academic gains in math for disadvantaged youth who participated for several years, a recent study finds.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Shift in After-School Programs for Florida District Ignites Parent Pushback
Parents don't like a district's decision to switch to school-run after-school programs that are more focused on academics.
School & District Management
L.A. District Eyes Expansion to 200-Day School Year
The proposal under consideration by the Los Angeles Unified school district would bring the system in line with some area parochial schools, but it is not a sure bet yet.
Student Well-Being & Movement
After-School Programs With STEM Focus Win Recognition
Northwestern University's Science Club and the Santa Fe Institute's Project GUTS were recognized as having exemplary STEM after-school programs.
School & District Management
Extended Learning Time Initiative Moves Forward in New York
The state is inviting school districts to submit proposals to extend the school day, week, or year in ways that improve academic learning.
School & District Management
Colorado Ballot Measure Would Boost Aid for Extended Learning Time
Voters in Colorado will decide the fate of a ballot measure this fall that could result in more funding for extended learning time for kids.
School & District Management
Should Teenagers Start School Later?
Could later start times lead to more productive school days?
Teaching
Government Shutdown Takes Toll on School Field Trips
Schools are making last minute changes and dealing with disappointed kids as museums and national parks are closed because of the government shutdown.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Are U.S. Students—and Schools—Spending Too Much Time on Sports?
A recent story in The Atlantic says its worth reevaluating the American sporting tradition.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Buffalo to Offer New After-School, Summer Programs With Grant
A $4.5 million grant will mean a major expansion to the city's Say Yes program.