Something we should consider here in New York State. Full year school sessions.
The Indianapolis School Board will vote on a proposal that would see year-round classes for pupils adopted in the city. I think this is something to watch.
If approved, pupils in Indianapolis would go to school in cycles of eight to 10 weeks, with between three to five weeks off in between, for the whole year.
The controversial idea would put them in the same position as a growing number of children in the U.S. who are going to school on 'balanced schedules'.
The Daily Mail article I found stated that Indianapolis has been criticized for low standardized test scores and high rates of dropouts over the last few years.
Haven't we gone through some tough times in recent years with school districts in the region? With a minor increase of 20 days added to the curriculum, there wouldn't be any reason to cry about the time invested by administrative and teaching staff. So why aren't we having the same discussion here?
Thoughts?
