Martin Luther King, Jr. and Silvia Elementary School, Massachusetts
An expanded school day enables schools to dedicate more time for rigorous core academic instruction. See how two expanded learning time schools schedule more time for quality math instruction.
As this report illustrates, improving U.S. student achievement in science requires a more in-depth, multi-layered approach to science instruction that, in turn, requires more time in the school calendar, particularly for high-poverty students.
Time Well Spent reshapes the field for expanded-time schools by outlining specific practices that can lead to dramatic increases in student achievement and preparation for success in college and the workforce.
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Schools can face a dizzying array of community partners offering programs that vary in content, quality, and capacity. Use this tool to select future partners that may work with your students, and also assess your current partnerships.
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Unlike tested subjects, little quantitative data exists to measure the quality of enrichment courses. Use this tool, developed from lessons learned at expanded time schools, to determine how well enrichments are implemented at your school.
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When schools are given the opportunity to add more time, many of them wish to create additional enrichment opportunities, but are unsure of the best ways to do so. Use this tool to learn from expanded schools as you decide what programs are best suited for your students.
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More time on its own does not ensure quality collaboration. Use this tool to determine how well your school uses collaboration time, and search for ways to improve that time.
Frank M. Silvia Elementary School Fall River, MA
Since adopting expanded time, Silvia has retained 100% of its teachers. Read about the school schedules time for prep, collaboration, and professional development to improve teacher effectiveness as well as morale.
