The challenges and needs are particularly dramatic in low - income communities where students are the most likely to be behind grade level and who stand to benefit most from additional learning time. (schottfoundation.org)
A crescendo of support from education researchers, analysts, reform advocates, and lawmakers about the need for additional learning time for our nation's under - performing students may well result in the coming months in meaningful reform. (americanprogress.org)
Shortly after she became principal in 2013, Holman instituted additional learning time during the school day by scheduling classes in 85 - minute blocks, double the time allotted in other Tulsa schools. (hechingerreport.org)