Mayor to Announce 'Extended Year' at Several DC Public Schools

WASHINGTON, DC -- Mayor Muriel Bowser and Chancellor Kaya Henderson will announce extended year at several DC Public Schools for the 2016-2017 school year, according to the Mayor’s office.

Research suggests that time away from school during the summer contributes to the achievement gap, the Mayor’s office points out. Her office further points out that providing more time for instruction not only increases time for reading and math, it also provides students more time to explore art, music, foreign language, and other interests. School districts across the country that have implemented extended year have seen significant gains among their student bodies.

The announcement expected on Wednesday is part of Education Week, Bowser’s week-long effort to highlight how the District is accelerating the pace of school reform and creating pathways to the middle class for District residents.