Study finds ‘large unmet need’ for expanded learning in California
California has the largest investment in expanded learning programs in the nation, but there is still “a large, unmet need” for these programs, according to a recent report.
Monthly Archives: April 2014
Nonprofit and for-profit partners help Cincinnati transform its failing schools
The concept of community schools is starting to gain ground across the country. Districts thinking of embracing this “whole child” approach to education might want to look to a nationally recognized model: Cincinnati, where every school aims to provide health, after-school, and counseling services.
Big questions remain as New York City rushes to let charter schools open pre-K programs
The city is racing to allow charter schools to tap into new state funds allotted for its ambitious pre-kindergarten expansion plan. But charter leaders are now waiting for answers to a number of thorny logistical questions that may determine whether they try to open pre-K programs at all.
Longer day divides school community at Denver elementary school
The push for a longer day at a Denver elementary school has parents up in arms and has raised questions about the correct protocol for making substantial changes to a school’s model.
Editorial: Asking teachers for more hours while cutting pay won’t work
Demanding a longer school day from teachers while imposing pay cuts, as Philadelphia is trying to do, is not a likely formula for school improvement.
In Chicago, unintended consequences of the longer day Philadelphia wants
Two years ago, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel got the longer school day that Philadelphia now wants. But although Chicago officials say their “Full School Day” has helped boost graduation rates and test scores, critics point to a growing list of unintended and potentially damaging consequences.
How different types of schools are tweaking their use of time
A look across five Philadelphia schools — public, charter, and private — finds some variation and experimentation with alternatives to the eight-period school day.
A brief review of research on lengthening the school day
Researchers point to plenty of evidence that more time can have a positive impact on achievement.
New efforts in Philadelphia to facilitate partnerships
A nearly broke school district is trying to beef up partnerships so its schools can offer programming outside of normal hours.
District schools try to create common planning time
Understaffing and contractual issues can get in the way, but schools in Philadelphia are managing to find ways to bring teachers together to plan and coordinate.