Three Boston Schools To Extend School Day For 2006-2007 School Year
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Extended School Days Announced for Three Boston Schools in 2006-2007
Overview
In 2005, Boston schools began investigating the impact of longer school days on middle school students, aiming to enhance their learning experiences during critical educational years. The additional time is intended to better prepare students for high school, college, and future careers. Following this initiative, a $40,000 planning grant was awarded to three Boston schools.
Recent Developments
Boston's initiative is expanding with new grants issued to another three schools for the upcoming school year. These schools are part of a larger state effort that includes ten schools across five districts: Cambridge, Fall River, Malden, Worcester, and Boston, sharing over $2.2 million in grants for extended learning time.
Schools Participating
The three Boston schools benefiting from this round of grants are:
- Clarence R. Edwards Middle School in Charlestown
- Umana/Barnes Middle School in East Boston
- James P. Timilty Middle School in Roxbury
Starting September 2006, both Edwards and Timilty Middle Schools will hold classes from 7:20 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, ending early on Fridays at 11:40 a.m. Umana/Barnes Middle School will follow a similar schedule, commencing at 7:35 a.m.
Collaborative Planning
Boston schools worked closely with administrators, union representatives, teachers, counselors, principals, parents, and community partners to develop and implement these extended school days. Support also came from Massachusetts 2020, a nonprofit focused on expanding educational and economic opportunities in the state.
Benefits
Michael Contompasis, the interim superintendent of Boston schools, highlighted the dual advantages of extended hours: increased classroom time benefits both students and teachers. Students gain more in core subjects, tutoring, arts, and recreation, while teachers receive additional time for lesson planning, scheduling, and professional development.
Future Aspirations
Funded by the Massachusetts Department of Education's Expanded Learning Time to Support Student Success program, the initiative aims for broader application. With over 58,000 students across 145 schools, Boston hopes to continue expanding this strategy, enhancing student achievement and preparation for future academic and career endeavors.
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