An extended school day gives administrators the ability to ensure children get a well-rounded education.

In two-parent households, women have increasingly entered the workplace, and in single-parent households, there is even more of a need for the adults to work. That means parents do not fully control their own schedule and have to scramble to find high-quality after-school options.

Many schools today are sacrificing social studies, the arts and physical education so children can cover basic subjects like math, English and science.

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