Extended Learning Time

What’s known about extending the school day or school year.

All Research and Resources

Expanding Time for Learning Both Inside and Outside the Classroom: A Review of the Evidence Base ›
August 2012
What does research tell us about the effects of expanded learning time? This report examines 80 evaluations of expanded learning efforts.
Reimagining the School Day: More Time for Learning ›
November 2011
At a Wallace forum, leaders in education, after-school and other areas discuss the challenges and merits of providing children with more high-quality learning time.
Research Findings to Support Effective Educational Policymaking: Evidence and Action Steps for State, District and Local Policymakers ›
March 2011
(March 2011) These research findings can help policymakers – federal, state and local – improve learning opportunities for children, in and out of school.
Multiple Choices After School: Findings from the Extended-Service Schools Initiative ›
June 2002
(June 2002) This analysis offers lessons that 60 schools learned in their efforts to provide in-house services for kids after school.
Working Together for Children and Families: A Community Guide to Making the Most of Out-of-School Time ›
October 2001
(October 2001) This guide to planning, funding and developing high-quality after-school programs is based on Wallace-supported efforts in three cities.
Extended Service Schools: Putting Programming in Place ›
December 2000
Year one of Wallace’s “extended service schools” effort shows promise and challenges in opening up schools for youth programs beyond school hours.
Getting Started with Extended Service Schools (ESS) ›
November 2000
(November 2000) How can schools start and operate programs that offer services for children and families during non-school hours?