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April 2011   
The Economic Value of Learning Time in K-12 Schools: A Summary of Research Evidence and an Economic Analysis

Annie Pennucci

The research literature reveals a relatively small, positive impact on student outcomes resulting from a longer school year. When benefits are measured in terms of the labor market earnings gained from improved test scores, we find that increases to instructional time outweigh the cost of providing that instruction.

Document ID: (11-04-2201)

 


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