It is a great idea and should always be available as an option
in most districts. The loss of skills and knowledge over the
summer is very significant. Only 3 per cent of the population
produce all the food in North America. So the old farming
schedule is totally obsolete for most kids. And the old
industrial model of offices and 9 to 5 jobs is obsolete for many
parents. It should be an option in each district, especially in
urban districts where kids, poverty, few community and parental
resources make a two month summer a recipe for disaster. I teach
kids in a large Canadian city and many of our students go to
summer schools and classes voluntarily since they are free, or
almost free, and they do not have parents with money for camps,
etc. It is also a way to even out the ups and downs of the year.

On 10/31/09, Zhel wrote:
> On 10/30/09, Mark wrote:
>> I am concerned about students studying at home on those
>> nice summer days, ...
>
> Our summer days in the 21st century have been very hot and
> cloudless, and I think that it is better for students to stay
> inside away from all those UV rays (and basically, heat as
> well). I would LOVE if we had 3 weeks off in the middle of
> spring (we presently have 1 week off that includes Easter) as
> we could all really enjoy spending time in nature at the best
> time of the year (green grass, flowers, birds singing etc.).

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