North Carolina's education model is based on an agrarian calendar when it comes to time spent in school and on an industrial, factory model for the process of how students are educated. Educational models structured around the agrarian calendar and industrial model served the state well during a time period in the state's history, but that time period is over. A cohesive new educational framework can bring together three components: (1) traditional schools; (2) communities and families; and (3) Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELOs). This new framework removes time and buildings from being constants in the educational process and makes them variables alongside every other educational aspect that creates a high-performing educational system. The most efficient way to use the framework is as a start-up guide and a strategic plan on how a community can effectively implement ELOs. The framework provides an overview and beginning process for the initial phases of planning and organizing ELOs in a community. However, since there is not a one-size-fits-all approach to creating ELOs in an area, it is up to stakeholders working on school/community projects to use this framework as a roadmap and not a sole directive. Sample ELOs are described: (1) After-school programs; (2) Before-school programs; (3) Summer learning programs; (4) Mentoring, internships, and tutoring; and (5) Digital learning.