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Is year-round schooling a good idea?

April 26, 2017good IDEA Schooling year-round

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Is year-round schooling a good idea?

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ﬁQuestion: Interest in year-round schooling is gaining ground ever since President Obama mentioned it recently. Is it a good idea? 30% Pro: The present 180-day school calendar year is obsolete and does not keep pace with school years in other countries, such as Canada, Great Britain and China. Our children need to be academically competitive. 56% CON: Extending the school year would add more expenses to school districts that are already struggling to meet budget needs. Plus, there’s no hard evidence that suggests a longer school year improves grades. 14% Not sure. NYSUT Polling Center survey of membership statewide was based on 410 telephone interviews May 11, 2009; +/- 4.64% margin of error.