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It’s Time

It’s Time. A Policy Analysis Richard Therrien. The Problem. “There’s not enough time!” Time and learning are related School reform expects time to be a factor. What is time in school?. Allocated Time Instruction Time Time of task Academic Learning time Engagement Time.

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It’s Time

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  1. It’s Time A Policy Analysis Richard Therrien

  2. The Problem • “There’s not enough time!” • Time and learning are related • School reform expects time to be a factor

  3. What is time in school? • Allocated Time • Instruction Time • Time of task • Academic Learning time • Engagement Time

  4. Not all Time is Equal

  5. The Case • Race to the Top includes Time! • CT Academy examined time in CT in 1998. • Mass Expanded Learning Time Initiative shows how in can be done

  6. Mass Expanded Learning Time Conceptual Model

  7. WHY? • Student achievement compared other countries • Demand on subject time, need 150% more! • Subjects marginalized in curriculum • Less than half of kids do something after school!

  8. Why? (community) • Health issues • Social Services • Justice system

  9. Research • Time is related to achievement, especially subject specific, and different models (40% reduction in achievement gap in the Mass schools) • Time increases engagement • School redesign/charters include it

  10. The Criteria • Achievement • Organizational Feasibility • Teacher efficacy • Professional Development needed • Parent Opinion/ Politics • Cost

  11. Criteria points • Achievement goes up (if done right) • Organization models are available • Public supports it (67% in PDK/Gallup) • Kids like it • Cost: 10% more $ gets 30% time

  12. The Options • Do the same • Add time, expand current programs: block scheduling. • Add time, add similar programs: tutoring, small group, intervention, TAG • Add time, add new programs: enrichment, interdisciplinary, learning projects • Add time, extension activities/afterschool partners

  13. Cost Options (staffing)

  14. The Recommendation • It’s the process not the product. • Voluntary participation by teachers • Clear academic focus • Community involvement and buy-in • Professional time and collaboration • School redesign as part of product

  15. What to Do • Commit to extended time in the school day. • Start the process of redesign, time to fit learning needs. • Involve all stakeholders • Make sure key pieces are included

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