On August 24, the day of the Board of Education meeting, ministers (above) held a press conference
demanding the longer school days and year, while their supporters held up printed signs (above).
Many people, including me, have been
demanding longer school days and years.
Nia Dennis, 8, a student at Betty Shabazz Charter School, and Xavier Dilworth, 4, came with their parents to
demand a longer school day.
Not exact matches
The outgoing majority took a hard - line approach, bringing in a tough attorney from downstate to place
demands on the table such as a
longer school day and changes to the teachers» health plan.
The next Malloy push will
demand more hours in the
school day and a
longer school year.
Meanwhile, in many districts, working conditions are changing: Tenure is being eliminated, more
demanding evaluation systems are in place, and teachers work a
longer school day to address student needs.