New bill pushes for longer school days

(WWLP) - Some legislators would like to make school days longer.

According to the Boston Globe, A new bill called the TIME Act would provide funds for extended school days. Senator Ted Kennedy is a supporter of this bill.

American students already spend 30 percent less time in school than other leading countries.

Kennedy says that in order to compete with other nations, America has to step up its education system.

Framingham's Brophy Elementary School started the extended school day last year. So far, they have seen an increase in test scores.