Beyond Class Time

How do we ensure that after-school activities improve academic performance and enrich the lives of students?

The benefits of community-school collaborations reach far beyond the students whom they serve.

From watching TV to shopping at the mall, just how do kids spend their time when school lets out?

How educators can help families make the most of before- and after-school time.

Activities organized around a central topic connect school instruction with real-life experiences.

What research says about when, how, and for whom homework works best.

Squeezing time out of family life for homework is detrimental.

Homework centers and hotlines appeal to parents and students.

A program in Los Angeles offers a mix of academics, recreation, and enrichment.

This study-skills approach teaches students how to become independent learners.

Guidance on how to get the best from volunteers.

From college interns to nonteaching professional staff—all benefit from a better understanding of classroom strategies.

Rich programs awaken interest in science in teachers and students alike.

Outdoor learning environments reinforce an interdisciplinary curriculum.

Two Texas schools reach out to families through service learning, arts and crafts, and tutoring.

How a teacher helps his students gain insight into what it means to have a disability.

Better acoustics can do much for the strained voices of teachers and the students who are struggling to listen.