Alternative Scheduling
Not all school schedules are created equal. Explore and share alternatives to traditional schedules such as year-round schools, extended-day programs, block scheduling, and more.
Meriden Public Schools: Courageous Leadership and Innovation in Action
Visit a school district that has modernized by focusing on four key areas.821Longer Recess, Stronger Child Development
With an hour-long recess, elementary schools can help children develop through increased creative play, authentic SEL, and adequate physical regulation.41.3kLunchtime Is Club Time
Enrich your students' day with lunchtime clubs, offering them an opportunity for focused fun -- whether it's art, acting, creative writing, or Doctor Who.330Nine Strategies for Reaching All Learners in English Language Arts
Middle school English language arts teacher Hassan Mansaray shares how he uses an individualized learning model, Readers and Writers Workshop, to reach his students in an expanded learning time program.10kWhy "20% Time" Is Good for Schools
Tech staff developer and education author A.J. Juliani introduces 20% time, a variation on the traditional class schedule that allows students to follow their passions.4.5kIntegrating Subjects in Elementary School
Visit an elementary school where some teachers specialize in teaching math and science together, and others language arts and social studies.1.4kLess Is More: The Value of a Teacher's Time
Teachers could become more effective with their students if they had more time outside of class for planning instruction and grading student work.1.5k100 Videos and Counting: Lessons From a Flipped Classroom
After making 100 videos, a veteran flipped learning educator reflects on what he's learned: keep it simple, employ differentiated instruction tools, and respect students' schedules.1.3kPeriod 6: Ensuring Enrichment and Intervention
Hood River Middle School shares its seven-step model for including student-interest enrichment courses and intervention support within the regular school day.687"School Time" in New Zealand
Traveling ed blogger Adam Provost checks in from New Zealand with a report on how rethinking the daily school schedule can make a world of difference.844Change It Up With Integrated Learning Day
Real life doesn't happen in 42-minute periods, so give your students a day of interdisciplinary collaboration -- and enrich your curriculum along the way.479College Prep From 9th Grade On
One path to getting young people ready to be first-generation college students.348Is School Enough? Exploring Interest-Driven and Informal Learning
Meet students around the country who are engaged and passionate about learning -- outside of the classroom. Explore additional resources about student engagement and passion-based learning for both parents and educators.405Special Ed Best Practices Inspire Successful Expanded Learning Time for All Students
Craig Haas, Special Ed and Student Services Coordinator at Edwards Middle School, shares how his team uses expanded learning time to provide relevant academic support to each individual student while breaking down stigmas between children of different abilities.363Successful Math and Science Teacher Collaboration: The Administrator's Role
Want to improve collaboration between math and science teachers at your school? Here are four recommendations for administrators.270