I like that 5th graders comment too but I have to say the article makes a very good point. Kids, esp "socioeconomically challenged" kids like I teach, def could use longer school yrs and days, but they also need more art, enrichment, etc to fill those days, not just more lectures or worksheets, so I hope they're willing to ponny up the dough to make it happen!
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/27/obama-proposes-longer-school-day-shorter-summer-vacation/?test=latestnews
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I agree there should be more school days, a longer school day I'm not sure about...however low socioeconomic areas would get the most benefit.
ReplyDeleteThere should be 3- 1 week breaks throughout the year (winter and 2 summer) and normal 1-3 day holiday breaks for Thanksgiving, MLK Jr. day.