Post on 09-Dec-2015
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Why Early August Start?Not what our community
wants• No real survey 3 years
ago, but overwhelming majority of comments opposed early start
• 1,200 signatures on petition against early start (many reasons: bit.ly/moresummer)
• Committee broke solemn promise to collect measurable community input this time, despite plenty time
• No input about ending school in mid/end June
Not supported by the
researchStudies show little or no evidence that students have greater academic success (decreased learning loss) with modified calendars that include a shorter summer.
• Chalkboard Project (2008): A review of research on extended learning time in k-12 schools
• H. Cooper (2003): Summer Learning Loss: The Problem and Some Solutions. ERIC Digest, ED475391
• C. Kneese (1996): Review of Research on Student Learning in Year-Round Education. Journal of Research and Development in Education 29: 2, 60-72
bit.ly/MCCSCcalendar
Not improving metrics that
drive funding
Old calendar
Current calendar 93.4%
94.2%
Graduation rate
Old calendar
Current calendar 77.5%
77.7%
Passing ISTEP+
source: compass.doe.in.gov