We examine the fundamental and complex role that time plays in the learning process. We
begin by developing a conceptual framework to elucidate the multiple obstacles schools …

This study provides evidence on the relative effectiveness of computer-assisted learning
(CAL) software and traditional teaching. Based on a field experiment in Salvadoran primary …

Objetivo. Identificar e compilar os achados de estudos observacionais que analisaram a
relação de fatores do ambiente alimentar escolar e individuais de consumo na escola com …

While many developing countries are extending their school day from half-to full-time, little is
known about the effects of such programs on student outcomes. Mexico recently extended …

Abstract revious research has established the presence of a motherhood wage penalty in
many developed societies; however, whether mothers face similar disadvantages in …

This work examines whether additional time in elementary and secondary school affects
economic well-being in adulthood. We leverage cross-municipality and cross-cohort …

To address the educational gap, many Latin American countries are focusing on extension
of the school day and enrichment of the curriculum. In Brazil, a nationwide policy--Mais …

Although there is no consensus on the effectiveness of full-time education in learning,
several countries in Latin America have developed programs to extend school hours aiming …

Energy access is often considered a catalyst for development. Yet, the binary classification
of household electrification misses important variation in service quality and in how …

Full-day schooling was introduced in Vietnam to deal with the lack of instructional time in
primary education compared to international standards. Yet full-day schooling could impact …