As the new school year gets underway, there’s a lot of talk about programs, technology, and staffing challenges. But one opportunity for school improvement seems to consistently get overlooked: time.

My son’s high school has something called Independent Learning Time this year. Is this another fad? Will it help students? Yes, it’s another fad that is unlikely to help your child. Independent ...

As districts move to address gaps in students’ learning post-pandemic, an often-overlooked approach is adding more time to the school day or academic year, sometimes known as “extended learning time.” ...

There’s no national policy dictating how many days or hours students must attend classes each year. That means students in some states and districts can end the year with substantially more learning ...

Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Educators may be divided on a bill that would extend the number of hours they spend teaching students and ...