Mayors Call For Expanded Learning

The US Conference of Mayors passed a resolution calling on federal, state and local governments to invest in coordinated, expanded learning or "full day" strategies that integrate community after-school programs and organizations into the school day. The mayors voted to support a strategy of building city-wide systems so that all students in grades kindergarten through high school can learn from after-school experiences that are aligned with the school day; provided by well-trained staff; and evaluated for their benefits to kids. The mayors also called for nonprofit intermediary organizations and public/private partnerships to coordinate schools and community organizations within cities to give more kids access to strong, expanded learning programs.

The resolution was co-sponsored by mayors David N. Cicilline of Providence, Sheila Dixon of Baltimore and Gavin Newsom of San Francisco.

• Visit the US Conference of Mayors Web site to read the full resolution