Stories Related to Think Year-round School Calendars Increase Achievement? Think Again.

Opinion contributors, USA Today: Opinion
Tue, 09/18/2018 - 3:00am

Well-meaning parents and school superintendents often advocate for a change to a year-round school calendar. But this won't increase achievement.

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