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Author(s):Dixon, A.
Title:Focus on the alternative school calendar: Year-round school programs and update on the four-day school week
Source:http://publications.sreb.org/2011/11S01_Alt_Cal...
Date:2011
Organization:Southern Regional School Board
Short Description:This Focus report gives education leaders and legislators an overview of year-round programs and an update of state actions relating to the four-day school week.
Annotation:Most SREB states have at least some public schools on alternative calendars. This Focus report gives education leaders and legislators an overview of year-round programs and an update of state actions relating to the four-day school week, including the estimated numbers of K-12 schools on these calendars in each SREB state and factors they should consider on whether these calendars contribute to stronger student achievement.
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Accountability and Productivity (K-12)
Achievement Gap
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Expanded Learning Time (Extended Day, After-school, and Summer School Programs)
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Middle School
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