Five States to Try Longer School Days

Some states will have longer school days, in an effort to increase student achievement while making U.S. students more competitive internationally.
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Five States to Try Longer School Days
A teacher congratulates a child during a math lesson at the Head Start school in Woodbourne, N.Y., in September. New York is one of five states testing a new program to increase school hours and boost student achievement. (John Moore/Getty Images)
12/5/2012
Updated:
10/1/2015
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A teacher congratulates a child during a math lesson