As poverty rises, one Maryland school system tries a longer school year

The number of students living in poverty has been rising in the Washington suburbs, and leaders in Montgomery County’s high-performing school system have looked for ways to boost their academic success.

One idea that has sparked growing interest: more days in class.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/as-poverty-rises-one-maryland-school-system-tries-a-longer-school-year/2017/12/23/e7ed3990-e50a-11e7-833f-155031558ff4_story.html?utm_term=.9f3f05c4b6e7