Are Year-Round Schools the Answer?

Debate over the academic calendar has raged for decades, with alternatives appearing and disappearing across the country. Firsthand accounts and research raise cautions: Changing the calendar is complicated and can be costly. Academic benefits are far from guaranteed, depending mostly on how well teachers use their time and what kind of support at-risk students get during breaks. Source: Charlotte Observer

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