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2. Never going to happen.

Wed Sep 3, 2014, 07:36 AM

Sep 2014

No one wants to fund the time we are already open. All this talk about extending is hot air.

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Education reformers’ new craze: A war on summer vacation [View all] xchrom Sep 2014 OP

I think the article misses the point.... Sancho Sep 2014 #1

right justabob Sep 2014 #4

I agree...I don't have kids at home now, but I remember. Sancho Sep 2014 #9

Oklahoma City went to a "full-year calendar" a few years ago. KatyaR Sep 2014 #11

Never going to happen. Starry Messenger Sep 2014 #2

People sometimes claim year-round school is something it isn't gollygee Sep 2014 #3

"Vacation days" during the school year aren't real vacations starroute Sep 2014 #8

I loathe the school "reform" movement more than anyone, but..... vi5 Sep 2014 #6

I love the idea of summer break for kids. taught_me_patience Sep 2014 #10

ROFLMAO. Brickbat Sep 2014 #12

My kids hate summer vacation and so do I. wildeyed Sep 2014 #13