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Longer Hours in MA

By Staff -- School Library Journal, 9/1/2007

Ten more schools in Massachusetts will extend their days this fall, practically doubling the number of schools statewide that have taken this route to improve academic performance.

In all, 10,000 students in 19 schools—including seven elementary schools, six middle schools, five K–8 schools, and one high school—will offer longer school days. “Creating meaningful and lasting improvement in public education today requires that we challenge fundamental systemic assumptions that have not kept pace with changes in our society,” says Governor Deval Patrick.

Last fall, 10 schools in five districts started the 2006–2007 school year with expanded schedules. Each school now spends more time on math, literacy, and science; integrates enrichment opportunities into the school day to motivate students to learn; and provides teachers with additional time to work, collaborate, and plan together.

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