Beyond School tag:blogs.edweek.org,2011-06-29:/edweek/beyond_schools//81 2013-10-10T17:14:16Z Nora Fleming has her fingers in a variety of editorial endeavors at Education Week. She’s been an education reporter for a newspaper in California and held editorial jobs at a number of other publications and organizations. She is also a veteran of multiple out-of-school experiences—both as a participant and an employee. Movable Type Pro 5.2.7 A Farewell to 'Beyond School' Blog, as Coverage Finds a New Home tag:blogs.edweek.org,2013:/edweek/beyond_schools//81.35268 2013-10-10T17:13:21Z 2013-10-10T17:14:16Z The Beyond School blog is retiring after a run of nearly three-and-a-half years. Erik W. Robelen http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/erik.robelen.html The Beyond School blog is retiring after a run of nearly three-and-a-half years. 20 N.Y.C. Middle Schools Lengthen the Day for Literacy tag:blogs.edweek.org,2013:/edweek/beyond_schools//81.34638 2013-09-09T21:36:25Z 2013-09-10T22:55:52Z The schools will lengthen the day for 6th graders, who will receive extra literacy instruction, as well as enrichment and other academics. Nora Fleming http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/nora.fleming_4085004.html The schools will lengthen the day for 6th graders, who will receive extra literacy instruction, as well as enrichment and other academics. New Expanded Learning Time Schools Open Doors tag:blogs.edweek.org,2013:/edweek/beyond_schools//81.34554 2013-09-04T20:39:36Z 2013-09-04T21:22:09Z The first of the schools in five states lengthening the school year by 300 hours are opening their doors for the new, longer year. Nora Fleming http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/nora.fleming_4085004.html The first of the schools in five states lengthening the school year by 300 hours are opening their doors for the new, longer year. THINK Together Acquires New After-School Clients tag:blogs.edweek.org,2013:/edweek/beyond_schools//81.34449 2013-08-28T18:11:15Z 2013-08-28T19:52:41Z THINK Together, one of the largest extended learning providers in the country, acquires the Bay Area chapter of a national after-school organization. Nora Fleming http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/nora.fleming_4085004.html THINK Together, one of the largest extended learning providers in the country, acquires the Bay Area chapter of a national after-school organization. Detroit Adds 21 Community School Sites tag:blogs.edweek.org,2013:/edweek/beyond_schools//81.34315 2013-08-21T17:53:41Z 2013-08-21T18:54:30Z Attention to the community schools model as a school turnaround strategy is growing. Nora Fleming http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/nora.fleming_4085004.html Attention to the community schools model as a school turnaround strategy is growing. New Summer Program Recommendations Released tag:blogs.edweek.org,2013:/edweek/beyond_schools//81.34165 2013-08-13T13:27:45Z 2013-08-14T14:47:06Z The latest report in a five-year project on summer learning offers recommendations to districts aiming to offer high-quality summer programs. Nora Fleming http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/nora.fleming_4085004.html The latest report in a five-year project on summer learning offers recommendations to districts aiming to offer high-quality summer programs. National Summer Learning Association Announces Program Winners tag:blogs.edweek.org,2013:/edweek/beyond_schools//81.34119 2013-08-09T19:45:44Z 2013-08-09T20:08:22Z Three summer programs have been selected out of a pool of 90 applicants for the National Summer Learning Association's annual award. Nora Fleming http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/nora.fleming_4085004.html Three summer programs have been selected out of a pool of 90 applicants for the National Summer Learning Association's annual award. Momentum to Curb Summer Learning Loss Grows Nationally tag:blogs.edweek.org,2013:/edweek/beyond_schools//81.34015 2013-08-05T15:58:48Z 2013-08-06T18:58:21Z Growing attention is drawn to how to reduce academic losses over the summer months; expanded learning time seen as a solution by some. Nora Fleming http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/nora.fleming_4085004.html Growing attention is drawn to how to reduce academic losses over the summer months; expanded learning time seen as a solution by some. City Leaders to Gather in Support of After-School tag:blogs.edweek.org,2013:/edweek/beyond_schools//81.33821 2013-07-26T17:05:42Z 2013-07-26T17:33:15Z Five cities will host summits with state and local leaders next year in support of after-school programs. Nora Fleming http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/nora.fleming_4085004.html Five cities will host summits with state and local leaders next year in support of after-school programs. Chicago Offers Digital Badges for Students' Summer Experiences tag:blogs.edweek.org,2013:/edweek/beyond_schools//81.33730 2013-07-22T17:39:29Z 2013-07-22T20:11:14Z Students in Chicago earn virtual accolades for summer learning experiences at 140 organizations in the city. Nora Fleming http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/nora.fleming_4085004.html Students in Chicago earn virtual accolades for summer learning experiences at 140 organizations in the city. Libraries, Museums Engage More Learners tag:blogs.edweek.org,2013:/edweek/beyond_schools//81.33556 2013-07-15T14:36:00Z 2013-07-15T14:41:53Z Libraries and museums are becoming a hotbed for new and engaging learning opportunities; new grants to these institutions were recently awarded. Nora Fleming http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/nora.fleming_4085004.html Libraries and museums are becoming a hotbed for new and engaging learning opportunities; new grants to these institutions were recently awarded. Out-of-School Science Needs Better Assessments tag:blogs.edweek.org,2013:/edweek/beyond_schools//81.33533 2013-07-11T19:13:20Z 2013-07-11T19:53:24Z Improved assessments for out-of-school science instruction can enrich the science learning that takes place in programs, a new report says. Nora Fleming http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/nora.fleming_4085004.html Improved assessments for out-of-school science instruction can enrich the science learning that takes place in programs, a new report says. Summer Jobs Found to Reduce Youth Violence tag:blogs.edweek.org,2013:/edweek/beyond_schools//81.33505 2013-07-10T16:43:02Z 2013-07-10T18:15:40Z A new study finds a youth employment program in Boston reduces participants' violent behavior. Nora Fleming http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/nora.fleming_4085004.html A new study finds a youth employment program in Boston reduces participants' violent behavior. New Legislation Proposed for Expanded and Out-of-School Learning tag:blogs.edweek.org,2013:/edweek/beyond_schools//81.33127 2013-06-19T15:31:23Z 2013-06-20T15:26:33Z New legislation proposed at the federal and state levels could help (but maybe hurt) out-of-school and expanded learning opportunities. Nora Fleming http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/nora.fleming_4085004.html New legislation proposed at the federal and state levels could help (but maybe hurt) out-of-school and expanded learning opportunities. After Summer, Teachers Spend a Month Reteaching Students tag:blogs.edweek.org,2013:/edweek/beyond_schools//81.33035 2013-06-14T15:28:07Z 2013-06-14T18:04:50Z Increasing evidence points to the problems summer causes for students and teachers, and more efforts are underway to combat these problems. Nora Fleming http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/nora.fleming_4085004.html Increasing evidence points to the problems summer causes for students and teachers, and more efforts are underway to combat these problems.