ExpandedLearningTimeFinal-copy-150x1503.jpgThe California Department of Educational activity has issued a set of Quality Standards for Expanded Learning Programs that include giving youth opportunities "to play a meaningful role in program design and implementation."

That approach is similar to a Common Core State Standards strategy that encourages students to exist in accuse of their own learning. Another expanded learning standard – giving students an opportunity to collaborate with each other – also echoes a Mutual Core theme.

Other standards are more familiar, such as providing a safe surroundings, promoting physical activities and skilful nutrition, and embracing multifariousness and disinterestedness.

The standards come on the heels of a strategic plan for expanded learning recently released past the department, A Vision for Expanded Learning in California, which emphasizes the role of afterwards-schoolhouse and summer programs in supporting students' bookish piece of work during the regular school twelvemonth.

The vision reflects a movement amidst educators and policy makers beyond the state and nation, who are looking to expanded learning programs equally a way to keep students engaged and involved through the hands-on, project-based learning emphasized by Mutual Core.

Susan Frey covers expanded learning time. Contact her . Sign up hither  for a no-cost online subscription to EdSource Today for reports from the largest education reporting squad in California.

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