Dear Crabby, What do you think about year-round school? It looks like they are moving towards that where I live. Thanks! Grams Dear Grams, I think I just heard the sounds of children crying and parents cheering at the thought of this idea. Before I give my esteemed opinion, I think I should debunk the notion anyone reading this might have that year-round school means kids are in school for 365 days a year. While I’m sure that would be preferable for some (cough, the parents, cough), … [Read more...]
Will Rochester shift to year-round schools in the future, too?
August 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A look at why some Mich. districts are adopting the new calendar Pencils, erasers, new sneakers and a packed lunchbox in tow? Check. All things necessary for a great first week of school. And some elementary students across the state had their first day of class last Monday as more districts adopt year-round schedules. “We’re very excited,” said Brian Walmsley, chief academic officer of Warren Consolidated Schools, a district piloting its first year-round program, which started Aug. … [Read more...]
