Teacher Group Makes Recommendations On Longer Chicago School Day

The Chicago Tribune (12/14, Ahmed-Ullah) reports that teacher advocacy group the VIVA Project has released a set of recommendations with "49 suggestions on how time can be used more efficiently to Chicago schools CEO Jean-Claude Brizard on Monday. On Tuesday, they planned to present their recommendations to Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis." Noting that Brizard is calling for a 90-minute extension to Chicago's school day, the Tribune adds that the report's suggestions "include everything from requiring students to attend school on lesser-known holidays like Lincoln's Birthday and Pulaski Day to a staggered schedule that would allow for two shifts for teachers so students needing remedial help could ultimately be in school longer, until 5 p.m."