[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by KH02

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Here is a list of ALL the current YEAR ROUND schools in the USA, not sure if it includes private.
their are NONE in Connecticut.
Why do you think this is as opposed to all the ones listed in other states?

I think it's a great idea and wish in my children's childhood that year round schools would begin.

What do you think? Could this be in our future? Do you think it's a good or bad idea and why?

I think it's a bad idea. Kids need to know that there are other things out there than the chalkboard and the almighty textbook. Lots of students learn more by hands on, or by actual experience. I was one of those students. In high school, I maintained a B+ average (not bad, not great) but every class I took that was hands on (biology, chemistry, ecology, home economics) I got an A in. The classes that were textbook/lectures (history, some math, English) I got a low B in.

In college, I was able to balance learning in class and in the dorms. I graduated with a 3.8/4.0.

I agree with those who say more learning is done outside of the classroom than in. The amount of time students currently go to school (~183 days, right?) is sufficient to teach them the basics and a little more. I think summer reading programs are enough.

[TouchOfWhimsy]

Originally Posted by kidyankee764

I think it's a bad idea. Kids need to know that there are other things out there than the chalkboard and the almighty textbook. Lots of students learn more by hands on, or by actual experience. I was one of those students. In high school, I maintained a B+ average (not bad, not great) but every class I took that was hands on (biology, chemistry, ecology, home economics) I got an A in. The classes that were textbook/lectures (history, some math, English) I got a low B in.

In college, I was able to balance learning in class and in the dorms. I graduated with a 3.8/4.0.

I agree with those who say more learning is done outside of the classroom than in. The amount of time students currently go to school (~183 days, right?) is sufficient to teach them the basics and a little more. I think summer reading programs are enough.

I think that there is a misunderstanding here. Whether htey go all year or just for 10 months, the kids still go to school for 180 days. The question is not whether they go more days, it's whether they have those days all spread out, or whether htey condense them into 9/10 months and the kids have a large chunk of time off.

Believe me, I wholeheartedly agree that kids DON'T need to be in school more! I fully feel that kids should be out in the real world and NOT in an institution. But that's not really the issue here... the question is a matter of timing, not number of days.

[aroundthecorner059]

During a time when less dollars makes more sense, I disagree with year round schooling. More pay for bus drivers in addition to fuel, more cars on the road so more pollution and consumption. It is not economically conservative or even smart to want this schedule.

From an educational standpoint, it would make no difference. It would solve babysitter issues for parents during the summer, but that's the only positive I can see as a result. I think it would be healthier for children to attend a day camp offered by most towns in CT. Oxford has an incredible and educational camp for the kids during July and August. They blend learning with fun ... what Kidyankee meant (I think) by hands on exercises.

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by aroundthecorner059

It would solve babysitter issues for parents during the summer, but that's the only positive I can see as a result.

Actually it would creat more issues because they would still only attend school 180 days per year and have more vacations in between. Parents would have to find babysitters/child care during those times off which could be harder. Jay