An extended day means more time for learning 

In 2012, things weren’t looking good for Grant Beacon Middle School. Enrollment was declining, students weren’t reaching required academic levels, and the Denver Public Schools district said the school was “on watch.” In short, we were facing possible closure. We had to figure out how to meet the needs of all the students who walked through our doors, and we needed to do it fast.  

Our teachers, however, were working hard. More than half of our staff members would put in extra time after school to tutor kids or coach sports programs. Nevertheless, most students went home at 2:30. On a good day, only 15% of students stayed after school, and half of those were staying for detention.