If I had a dollar for every time someone in education stood before us
and told us that 'research shows' or 'studies have shown' I would be
rich. Studies have been used to justify everything, many things wacky
and detrimental. I don't think the current system evolved to be in the
best interests of students because studies and research showed that it
was optimal for student learning and achievement. There are other
reasons in school, business, society, and government why we do things
the way we do. It's time to offer the choice to parents and
communities.

On 11/03/09, ACP wrote:
> "The 'summer lag' is detrimental to learning -- that's why so many
>> parents end up sending their kids to remedial programs."
>
> Really, are you sure? So this is a fact, is it? So what you are
> saying is that if we went to year round schooling that all of our
> kids would be on level and no one would need to go through a
> remedial program, is this your position? I hope you understand how
> silly this notion really is. You are in effect saying that the only
> reason our students need remedial programs is because they get three
> months off in the summer. Nonsense! This is quite a leap to
> support your position and doubt there is any evidence to support
> this fact. It would be very difficult to prove anyway. The
> variables are too numerous and it would be impossible to complete a
> true study to prove this one way or the other.

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