The Massachusetts Expanding Learning Time to Support Student Success Initiative


 

Publication Date: January 2007

Publisher: Center for American Progress

Author(s): Hilary C. Pennington

Research Area: Education

Type: Report

Coverage: Massachusetts

Abstract:

In 2005, Massachusetts became the first state in the nation to undertake a systemic initiative to significantly expand learning time as a strategy for improving student performance and closing the achievement gap. For communities, states, and policymakers seeking to improve educational outcomes for our nation’s students, this ambitious initiative holds important lessons.