IMPACT

Research and experience suggest that more time in school delivers five broad benefits to teaching and learning. First, more time allows for more time on task because longer days usually mean longer class periods. Second, teachers can delve more deeply into subject matter. Third, students become more engaged in school because more time allows for project-based learning approaches and classes like art, music and gym don't have to be reduced to accommodate the testing pressures for Math and English. Fourth, more time allows for greater interaction between teacher and student and deeper relationships. Finally, additional learning time enables schools to build in time reserved for teachers to engage in common planning and on-site professional development. But don't take our word for it. Click on the videos to the right to hear real students, teachers and administrators talk about the impact of expanded learning time on their lives.

Tell Us Your Story

Are you a teacher at a school with an expanded schedule? Are you a principal who has expanded the schedule in your school, or is thinking of expanding it? Are you an interested community member? Take a moment to tell us your story.

Integrating School Partners

Individualized Instruction

A Parent's Perspective

Time is a Tool