“Boston public schools have been saying for many years that we need a longer school day,” said Michael O’Neill, chairman of the School Committee. “But a longer day isn’t effective unless you also transform the quality of the education.”
More time for bad teaching does not lead to success. Also interesting that teachers will have a stipend for their extra time.
http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/12/26/walsh-says-teachers-union-schools-have-agreed-add-minutes-learning-time-school-day/Z6FucOIACuabMBemXNsoUL/story.html
