things are going: essentially we are getting 20 additional minutes in literacy 15 in math . we are able to implement recess for the first time . 25 minutes and additional time in the resource preparation . he likes the flexibility he has to utilize the extra 52 minutes of classroom time as he sees fit the veteran chicago public schools principal is fitting needs to his students most to live in the austin neighborhood here on the west side we spoke with science teachers here said they have more instruction time and are able to focus more on specific areas . using i pads the elementary students at spencer are preparing power point presentation is on the elements of english grammar and speech . according to the mayor technology and longer time makes it all happen . the mayor pushed for the longer school day pressuring the legislation tulare chicago to extend the day for the city s 500,000 students he said he s happy about what he is seeing so far making sure our kids in the ch