Conflicting ideas about lengthening the school day in Philadelphia
School officials would like to be able to provide students with more focused, academic instructional time. But how do you do that when there’s no money?
School officials would like to be able to provide students with more focused, academic instructional time. But how do you do that when there’s no money?
The KIPP charter chain is noted for adding instructional time. But in Philadelphia, they’ve made some adjustments and are attuned to the risk of teacher and student burnout.
An innovative program works on the premise that in poor communities, parents can provide key reading support outside of the school day.