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Friday, June 10, 2011

Schools Matter: Let's get serious about extending the school day

Schools Matter: Let's get serious about extending the school day

Let's get serious about extending the school day

Let's get serious about extending the school day

Sent to the Chicago Tribune, June 10, 2011


It was inspiring to read Jean-Claude Brizard's bold suggestion that Chicago extend the school day ("A push for longer school days," June 10). Proposals to extend the school day by 30 minutes or even an hour, however, fall far short of what is needed.

Let's push ahead and consider an even longer day.

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