Widespread Adoption

Category : Scaling Up

Level : System

Is there evidence of more and better learning time becoming the “new normal” across systems?

It is important that sustainable approaches are documented, communicated, and scaled up in a way that the goal of systemic equity is reached. Creating districtwide, statewide, or nationwide change does not happen by accident-rather, it requires intentional effort, collective ownership, communication, and changes to policy structures. This indicator attempts to capture the depth and coherence of more and better learning time work across governance levels and sectors.

• Successful more and better learning time approaches are identified and studied, and findings are made accessible.
• There is evidence of more and better learning time programs becoming institutionalized across a district or state education system (rather than specialized at one site).
• More and better learning time policies that reduce barriers to districtwide, statewide, or federal implementation are formulated, developed, and implemented.
• Cross-sector collaborations create coherency and shared ownership across a district, state, or the nation.