Summer versus School

Summer versus School

Author: James Pedersen

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2015-01-22

Total Pages: 155

ISBN-13: 1475812566

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As American educational reformers continue to find innovative ways to address the global achievement gap, many experts seem to agree that increasing instructional time is a viable option. In addition to extending the school day, some educational leaders have looked to modifying the traditional academic calendar to address some of the academic losses that occur when students have 8-10 weeks of summer vacation each year. Re-examining how students spend their summer vacation, although considered by many to be a cultural taboo, may be the answer to addressing global competition and decreasing the national achievement gap. The need for a two month break from schools harkens back to a pre-industrial time that no longer is pertinent for our students. Although an answer may be staring us in the face, are we willing to give up on the American tradition of summer vacation all in the name of reform and student success?


Year-round Schools

Year-round Schools

Author: Adriane Ruggiero

Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 126

ISBN-13:

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From the Back Cover: Greenhaven Press's At Issue series provides a wide range of opinions on individual social issues. Each volume focuses on a specific issue and offers a variety of perspectives-eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper and magazine accounts, and many more-to illuminate the issue. Extensive bibliographies and annotated lists of relevant organizations point to sources for further research. Enhancing critical thinking skills, each At Issue volume is an excellent research tool to help readers understand current social issues and prepare reports.


Year-round Schooling

Year-round Schooling

Author: Carolyn M. Shields

Publisher: R & L Education

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13:

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The authors describe the impact of year-round schooling on students, parents, and teachers as well as different models for year-round scheduling and fiscal or political considerations as such models are implemented.


The Battle Over Homework

The Battle Over Homework

Author: Harris M. Cooper

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2015-02-03

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 1631440128

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Homework is the cause of more friction between schools and home than any other aspect of education and becomes the prime battlefield when schools, families, and communities view one another as adversaries. This comprehensive fourth edition tackles all the tough questions: What’s the right amount of homework? What role should parents play in the homework process? What is the connection between homework and achievement? This essential reference offers all stakeholders—administrators, teachers, and parents—the opportunity to end the battle and turn homework into a cooperative endeavor to promote student learning.


The Year-round School

The Year-round School

Author: Charles E. Ballinger

Publisher:

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13:

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This fastback examines the instructional and administrative benefits of year-round education and describes schools currently operating on a year-round schedule. Instructional benefits of year-round education for gifted, average, and remedial students are cited in a brief introductory article. Other benefits, discussed in more detail, include relief from overcrowded facilities, additional compensation for teachers, enhancement of the teaching profession, reduction of teacher burnout, cost savings, improved teacher and student attendance, reduced vandalism, and improved opportunities for student employment. A series of possible year-round plans are next described: 45-15 single-track; 45-15 multi-track; 60-20 plan; 60-15 plan; 90-30 plan; trimester plan; quarter plan; quinmester plan; concept 6 plan; five-track, five-term plan; and a flexible all-year plan. Remaining sections discuss teachers' and parents' reactions to the year-round concept and considerations for bringing about change. The final section presents profiles of year-round education in action at selected elementary, middle, and high schools. A 15-item bibliography is included. (TE)


Should School Be Year-Round?

Should School Be Year-Round?

Author: C. F. Smithling

Publisher: Benchmark Education Company

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 1450929583

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The United States has long been a leader in education. However, the country's students are now in danger of becoming economically and professionally handicapped. The reason lack of a more rigorous education. One solution is year-round schooling. But is a longer school year a viable approach to the problem? And is it realistic? Or is summer vacation still a good idea? Read these essays to find out.


A Fine, Fine School

A Fine, Fine School

Author: Sharon Creech

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2003-12-23

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 0060007281

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One day, Mr. Keene called all the students and teachers together and said, "This is a fine, fine school! From now on, let's have school on Saturdays too." And then there was more. School all weekend. School on the holidays. School in the SUMMER! What was next . . . SCHOOL AT NIGHT? So it's up to Tillie to show her well-intentioned principal, Mr. Keene, that even though his fine, fine school is a wonderful place, it's not fine, fine to be there all the time.


Homesick and Happy

Homesick and Happy

Author: Michael Thompson

Publisher: Ballantine Books

Published: 2012-05-01

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 0345524934

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An insightful and powerful look at the magic of summer camp—and why it is so important for children to be away from home . . . if only for a little while. In an age when it’s the rare child who walks to school on his own, the thought of sending your “little ones” off to sleep-away camp can be overwhelming—for you and for them. But parents’ first instinct—to shelter their offspring above all else—is actually depriving kids of the major developmental milestones that occur through letting them go—and watching them come back transformed. In Homesick and Happy, renowned child psychologist Michael Thompson, PhD, shares a strong argument for, and a vital guide to, this brief loosening of ties. A great champion of summer camp, he explains how camp ushers your children into a thrilling world offering an environment that most of us at home cannot: an electronics-free zone, a multigenerational community, meaningful daily rituals like group meals and cabin clean-up, and a place where time simply slows down. In the buggy woods, icy swims, campfire sing-alongs, and daring adventures, children have emotionally significant and character-building experiences; they often grow in ways that surprise even themselves; they make lifelong memories and cherished friends. Thompson shows how children who are away from their parents can be both homesick and happy, scared and successful, anxious and exuberant. When kids go to camp—for a week, a month, or the whole summer—they can experience some of the greatest maturation of their lives, and return more independent, strong, and healthy.


The Everything New Teacher Book

The Everything New Teacher Book

Author: Melissa Kelly

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2010-03-18

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 1440500398

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Being a great teacher is more than lesson plans and seating charts. In this revised and expanded new edition of the classic bestseller, you learn what it takes to be the very best educator you can be, starting from day one in your new classroom! Filled with real-world life lessons from experienced teachers as well as practical tips and techniques, you'll gain the skill and confidence you need to create a successful learning environment for you and your students, including how to: Organize a classroom Create engaging lesson plans Set ground rules and use proper behavior management Deal with prejudice, controversy, and violence Work with colleagues and navigate the chain of command Incorporate mandatory test preparation within the curriculum Implement the latest educational theories In this book, veteran teacher Melissa Kelly provides you with the confidence you'll need to step into class and teach right from the start.


Making Summer Count

Making Summer Count

Author: Jennifer Sloan McCombs

Publisher: Rand Corporation

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 119

ISBN-13: 0833052713

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Students typically lose knowledge and skills during the summer, particularly low-income students. Districts and private providers can benefit from the evidence on summer programming to maximize program effectiveness, quality, reach, and funding.