Monday, October 25, 2010

Good-bye, Summer.

Almost every student from kindergarten through high-school lives for three little words:  June, July, and August.  Some research shows, however, that this system used in most of the United States may need to be revamped.  Research on this subject is available because many districts across the nation have started switching to year-round schools.  Several websites state some benefits to a year-round school system, such as the Center for Public Education, and FamilyEducation.

These benefits include:

-Students don't experience set-backs over the summer.
-Teachers spend less time reviewing.
-There are more opportunities for remedial classes in the short breaks between sessions.

Besides the benefits to the students, there are also monetary benefits to the school district, and most parents react in a positive manner towards year-round school schedules.

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