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East Chicago shifts secondary start times to add 30 minutes for social‑emotional learning; teachers' workday unchanged
Summary
Board approved a change to middle‑ and high‑school start times to add 30 minutes of school‑day time for social‑emotional learning; the district said teachers’ contracted work day is not being extended and there will be no additional cost.
The School City of East Chicago board on March 11 approved new start times for middle and high schools that add 30 minutes to the student day to provide expanded social‑emotional learning (SEL).
Trustee Diane Smith moved to approve item 5.04; Trustee Joel Rodriguez seconded. Trustees voted 5‑0 in favor.
Superintendent Dr. Bourne explained the change affects…
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