Press Releases

May 5, 2009
New Policy Report Identifies Time as the Most Important Factor Affecting Learning and Highlights Impact of Massachusetts’ Expanding Learning Time Initiative on Students and Teachers

July 1, 2008
Massachusetts 2020 Announces School-Community Partnership Grants

January 9, 2008
Senator Kennedy Visits Edwards Middle School

November 30, 2007
First Year of The Expanded Learning Time Initiative Demonstrates Promising MCAS Results, Teacher and Parent Satisfaction

April 17, 2007
Support Grows for the MA Expanded Learning Time Initiative; Grant from The Boston Foundation will support evaluation

October 25, 2006  
Massachusetts Dramatically Increases Commitment to Expanded Learning Time for Public School Students

July 25, 2006
Massachusetts First in the Nation to Expand School Day in Multiple Districts

November 10, 2005
Extended Time Schools: Lessons Learned

May 16, 2005
Beyond Failing Schools: National Expert on Black-White Achievement Gap to Speak at Local Forum