Should the 4th of July be the first day of summer vacation for Maine students?
Submitted by Susan Young on Mon, 03/24/2008 - 18:59.
With all the snow days used by Maine schools this winter, many won't close for summer vacation until June 20. Should the state waive the snow days and end school at the usual date? Or is it important that students get in a full school year? Extra credit question: should the U.S. go to year-round school?
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Ok, no the state should not waive the snow days. It is important for our kids to get their schooling. And it can also teach about accountibility. If something is asked or required of you it should be done. Also i don't feel going to school year round will help anything. Kids need the summer months to learn about real life. The things that they don't teach in school. And if Maine does have one of the shortest school years we must be doing something right. Maine is ranked Fifth in the nation for education. I think we should leave things the way they are.
The make-up days should be
The make-up days should be waived. To believe that any type of useful learning would be gained is a pipe dream. If we want to compete in a global economy our children need more education and a year round education policy is essential.
It's embarassing that Maine
It's embarassing that Maine has one of the shortest school schedules in America. It's extreme to think of a year-round calendar, but we absolutely need to add a few weeks. Our kids lose so much during the summer that teachers spend a month in September playing review and catch-up.