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Creating a Culture of Achievement

Excel Academy Charter School Boston, MA
Creating a culture of achievement is crucial to the success of expanded time schools. Read about how Excel Academy schedules time each week to build that culture and the systems that foster a love of learning.

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Supporting High School Students As They Earn College Credit

Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy Dallas, TX
Dual enrollment offers students a unique opportunity to earn college credits while in high school. Read about how Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy provides a rigorous curriculum during its expanded day that allows students to succeed in dual enrollment courses.

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"What It Takes" – Preparing Students for Post-Secondary Success

An Achievable Dream High School Newport News, VA
Expanded time high schools are intentional in preparing their students for college and career. Read about how An Achievable Dream partner with local businesses to create a curriculum that teaches the skills their students need in the workplace.

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Exposing Students to College and Career Opportunities

Brooklyn Generation School Brooklyn, NY
In preparation for the 21st century workplace and college, students need exposure to a wide variety of opportunities. Read about how Brooklyn Generation leverages a longer school year to provide their students with numerous opportunities at various universities, businesses, and organizations.

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Displaying Data to Keep Students and Teachers Focused

Matthew J. Kuss Middle School Fall River, MA
Expanded time schools invest students in their academic progress. Read about how Kuss Middle School creates a culture of achievement through data displays that monitor and recognize student success.

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Establishing Protocols to Collect and Analyze Data Throughout the Year

Mastery Charter Schools Shoemaker Campus Philadelphia, PA
Many students enter Mastery Shoemaker’s doors several years behind in reading and math, and only have four years to become college ready. Read about how Mastery uses time during and outside of its expanded school day to look at data and teach the skills their students need.

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Weekly Grade Level Data Meetings

Aspire Port City Academy Stockton, CA
Analyzing and responding to data requires a lot of time. Read about how Aspire Port City has leveraged its expanded day to provide teachers adequate time each week to know and meet the needs of their students.

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Devoting Time to Teacher Collaboration

Frank M. Silvia Elementary School Fall River, MA
Since adopting expanded time, Silvia has retained 100% of its teachers. Read about the school schedules time for prep, collaboration, and professional development to improve teacher effectiveness as well as morale.

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Early Release Days for Teacher Collaboration

Garfield Middle School Revere, MA
Additional time allows schools to schedule more teacher collaboration and professional development. Read about how Garfield Middle School schedules an early release day each week that allows teachers to meet and discuss instructional strategies.

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Supporting Teacher Development Through Instructional Coaching

Amistad Academy Middle School New Haven, CT
Just like their students, teachers at expanded time schools need individual support from time to time. Read about how Amistad Academy devotes time each week for teachers to meet with coaches, and time in the summer for in-depth professional development.

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