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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: learning time and instructional time.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
Students Who Participate in YMCA Summer Programs Make Learning Gains
Computer adaptive assessments of the more 4,600 students who took part in the YMCA's Power Scholars Academy programs or PSA Camps in 2016 found that on average students made significant learning gains in math and reading.
Student Well-Being
New Grants Available for Out-of-School Programs Serving Middle School Students
This new grant competition sponsored by New York Life Foundation and Afterschool Alliance will provide awards to organizations that help students make the transition from middle school to high school.
College & Workforce Readiness
Should All High Schools Offer Students Dual-Enrollment Opportunities?
A leader in the charter school movement says instead of focusing on facilities and increasing electives high schools should do more to ensure students graduate with college credit.
Student Well-Being
Where Does Computer Science Stand When It Comes to After-School?
The majority of after-school programs surveyed by Afterschool Alliance indicated that finding qualified staff was the biggest barrier to offering students computer science.
Student Achievement
Three 'Superhero' Superintendents Honored for Supporting Summer Learning
Three school superintendents in California received the Summer Matters Superhero Award this month for their work to provide high quality summer learning opportunities for their students.
Teaching
Some Chicago-Area Elementary School Teachers Turn to 'Un-Homework'
Through this program, students can choose whether or not to complete family-oriented weekly assignments.
Student Well-Being
4-H Anti-Bullying Curriculum Uses Abused Dog to Teach Compassion, Perseverance
The dog who inspired the curriculum lost a leg due to mistreatment from other dogs and neglect from his owner and provides a visual example of the ways bullying can do real harm.
Equity & Diversity
Baltimore Program Gives Low-Income Students 'STEPS' to College Success
The Building STEPS program works with students at nine Baltimore City Schools who show promise but need a little help to make it to college.
School & District Management
Should School Schedules Shift to 9-to-5?
A new study by the Center for American Progress finds that typical school schedules place hardships on working parents by averaging 29 days off a year excluding summer recess.
Student Achievement
New Program in Colorado Allows 8th Graders to Get Early Start on High School
Students enrolled in the Early High School program at Littleton High School in Littleton, Colo., will take a mix of advanced 8th grade courses and typical 9th grade classes.
Student Achievement
New Report Examines Chronic Absenteeism in K-3 Arkansas Students
The report looked at data for children in kindergarten through 3rd grade during the 2012-2013, 2013-2014, and 2014-2015 school years and found a correlation between attendance and the ability to read at grade level.
Student Well-Being
What's the Deal With the After-School Satan Club Movement?
Organizers say these clubs are designed to teach students about critical thinking not to introduce them to Satanism.
Student Well-Being
Weekend Camp Teaches High School Students About Careers in Music
The GRAMMY Camp Weekend gives students a sense of the many careers options in the music industry, including those that don't require being able to sing or play an instrument.
Student Achievement
Texas Middle School Uses Time Before First Bell to Make Student Minds 'Go'
For the past several weeks, this East Texas school has allowed students who arrive early to take courses based on teacher hobbies, and nearly 90 percent of them are taking advantage of it.