Oh yes! It is so much better for how people actually learn and develop. But there is that cost...
Why can't we still work have 180 days of school but not have all 11-12 weeks off happen over the summer? Why not have 6 weeks off in the summer and the other 5 weeks sprinkled throughout the year? I know I could sure use a break in February. And a week off at Thanksgiving would certainly help my attitude.
Plus for those that would like a little extra pay, we could offer "intercession" classes for students who would like to spend a week in specialized study.
I am not the first to suggest this. But such a plan would get my vote in an instant.
... Looking over all my reasons for the shift in calendar, I only give reasons about why it would be good for me. Perhaps I need to really examine this proposed solution and study how it might affect students and families before I vote. *sigh* Ethics.
Jessica - I do completely agree with you. A different type of calendar would be better for students, and I would also enjoy it. If I had a choice I would vote for this type of calendar. As I am not a parent I do not know how this changes schedules for working parents. This idea needs to be properly examined, but you have my vote for this change!
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