Should after-school programs be an extension of the school day?
by
Sara Bernard
Yes. Students need more time in school to make academic progress. After-school enrichment programs that have embedded academic content help students extend the daily learning process.
No. Students need less structure after school. After-school programs should be considered extracurricular, recreational, and separate from the traditional school day.
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http://www.edutopia.org/after-school-extension-school-day
This article originally published on 8/2/2006
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