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by Dana Laursen, Director, Education Strategy and Evaluation — May 05, 2009
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Secretary of Education Arne Duncan has challenged educators, students, and parents to think differently about devoting time for learning, as well as identifying ways in which to extend the school day, school week, and school year. In a recent Denver Post article, authors noted that the agrarian calendar—which allowed for summers to address agricultural needs—just doesn’t fit today’s world. The same authors noted the typical U.S. K–12 school holds class 180 days each year, while other industrialized nations top 200 days per year—with some Asian nations hitting 240 days. Further, as research has proven, one size does not fit all with regard to instruction or the time needed to learn. The summer gap is also difficult for students in terms of losing learning gains from the previous year. So, what are some ways to creating additional time for learning?
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by Tanya Krohn, Senior Marketing Specialist — April 02, 2009
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We're hosting a series of free webinars to collaborate on how to utilize Stimulus and conventional funds to implement, expand, or sustain effective programs that will make a lasting difference in student achievement.
The topics being covered are tiered instruction for grades K-12, drop out prevention, extended day learning, and school improvement.
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