1. Who Are We?
The National Center on Time & Learning (NCTL)
is dedicated to expanding learning time to improve student
achievement and enable a well-rounded education.
research, public policy, and technical
Through
assistance we support national, state, and local initiatives
that add significantly more school time to help children meet
the demands of the 21st century.
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2. At least of additional learning time for all students
A to the school day
- more time for core academics, enrichment, and teacher collaboration
A catalyst for
Better integration of
and expertise into the school day
of school and district priorities
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3. Time is the Essential Element of
Dramatic School Turnaround
Time to develop Time for teachers
teachers and to assess student
continuously Data understanding and
strengthen analyze and
instruction People 11 12 1 respond to data
10 Time 2
9 3
Time to build high 8 4
expectations for 7 5 Time for a rigorous and well-
6 rounded education that
achievement and School
behavior Culture prepares students for success
in college and careers.
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4. Four Interlocking Gears of
School Improvement
Time to develop Time for teachers
teachers and to assess student
continuously Data understanding and
strengthen analyze and
instruction People 11 12 1 respond to data
10 Time 2
9 3
Time to build high 8 4
expectations for 7 5 Time for a rigorous and well-
6 rounded education that
achievement and School
behavior Culture prepares students for success
in college and careers.
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5. Eight Powerful Practices at High Performing
Expanded Time Schools
OPTIMIZE TIME USE TIME TO HELP STUDENTS DEDICATE TIME
FOR STUDENT LEARNING THRIVE IN SCHOOL AND TO IMPROVING TEACHER
BEYOND EFFECTIVENESS
1 Make Every Minute Count 4 Build a School Culture of 7 Continuously
High Expectations and Strengthen Instruction
Mutual Accountability
2 Prioritize Time to Focus
on a small set of school- 5 Provide a Well- 8 Relentlessly Analyze
wide goals Rounded Education and Respond to Data
3 Individualize Learning Time 6 Prepare Students for
and Instruction based on College and Career
Student Needs
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