Extending the School Day Could Be Worth the Cost

By Katie Klinger

11/17/09

I agree with Maurice Elias's blog entry about furlough days for Hawaii's public schools -- a total redesign of the school day to meet the needs of our 21st-century learners. This means relevant, creative-project and service-learning environments aligned not only to state standards but also to student interests.

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YES Prep's Blueprint for Success

YES Prep North Central, serving grades 6-12 in Houston, does whatever it takes to prepare students for college success. More to this story.

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A School Commits to Academic Rigor

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Hiring and Supporting Great Teachers

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Steve Barr's Answers for School Reform

Green Dot's founder, who led the turnaround of the toughest school in Los Angeles, discusses his ideas on how to fix a failing system.

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Extending the School Day Could Be Worth the Cost

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YES Prep's Blueprint for Success

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Life Magazine's Online Archive Produces Teachable Moments

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English-Language Learners Deserve to Be Understood

To engage ELL students, nurture their native languages.

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This article was also published in the December 2009 issue of Edutopia magazine as "Tongue-Tied".

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A School Commits to Academic Rigor

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