A New Day for Learning
The videos profiled in this collection, based on a report with the same title from the Time, Learning, and Afterschool Task Force, redefine the school day, calling for a complete rethinking of how students spend time learning, from after-school and summer programs to extended-day programs and internships.
Edutopia videos on this DVD:
A New Day for Learning: Expanding the Educational Experience
An overview of how after-school and summer programs engage community partners to extend the learning day and year.
Around-the-Clock Learning: Extending the Definition of 'School'
Chicago's John Spry Community School goes beyond traditional hours on and off campus to foster student success.
Betting on Change: Growing Pains in Nevada's Boomtown
Las Vegas's booming economy challenges the area's schools.
Overview: The Build SF Institute's School-to-Career Program
Architectural projects and internships integrate real-life math, science, design, and technology skills for San Francisco high school students.
Pursuing Passions After School: Chicago's Model Educational-Enrichment Effort
Community mentors help the After School Matters program serve more than 25,000 Chicago students.
The Children's Aid Society: Supporting a Full-Service Learning Environment
Healthier kids, a safer school, and improved academic achievement are just a few of the positive effects of this unique partnership between New York City schools and the city's venerable charity for kids.
The Met: A Passion for Learning
Grounded in the philosophy of educating one student at a time, the Met uses internships to promote and create unique personalized education programs for each student.
