Schools That Work

Edwards Middle School

Public, Urban
Grades 6-8
Charlestown, MA

OUTCOMES

Edwards has added three hours to the school day Monday through Thursday (about 300 hours per year) to increase learning time in all core subjects. They receive grant funds to support the the additional hours.

Since implementing extended learning time, this school has achieved the following:

  • 150% growth in math
  • 73% growth in reading
  • 533% growth in science
  • 37% decrease in the rate of suspensions

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