Extended Learning
8 articles
How to Reach More Students with Your Extended Learning Program
Your extended learning program helps the students who attend. The challenge is making sure the students who would benefit most are actually in the room.
Jan 25, 2026
How to Measure Whether Your Extended Learning Program Is Actually Working
You are running an after-school or summer program. You think it is working. But how do you know? Here is a practical measurement framework for extended learning.
Dec 31, 2025
How to Get Students to Actually Attend Summer School
Summer school works when students show up. Most don't. Here are the enrollment and attendance strategies that separate effective programs from empty classrooms.
Dec 10, 2025
Funding Your After-School Program: A Practical Guide to Available Sources
Money is the biggest barrier to after-school programming. But more funding is available than most districts realize. Here is where to find it and how to access it.
Nov 26, 2025
High-Dosage Tutoring: What Works for Closing Learning Gaps
Tutoring is the most effective academic intervention we have. But not all tutoring is equal. Here's what the research says about the programs that actually move student outcomes.
Oct 26, 2025
Does Extended Learning Time Actually Improve Student Outcomes?
More time in school sounds like an obvious solution. But the research is more nuanced than the headlines suggest. Here's what works, what doesn't, and why quality matters more than quantity.
Oct 12, 2025
How to Keep Students Coming Back to Your Summer Learning Program
Summer program enrollment is easy. Attendance is hard. Here's what the research says about keeping students engaged through the full program.
Sep 7, 2025
How to Staff an After-School Program Without Burning Out Your Team
After-school programs have a staffing problem that mirrors the teacher shortage. Here's how to recruit, retain, and schedule a team that actually sticks around.
Aug 24, 2025