Investigates the effect of year-round education on teacher motivation at a Title I elementary school in Fairfax County, Virginia. Finds that 12 teachers in study report less burnout and increased motivation. Consequently they are more likely to remain in the teaching profession for the next several years or longer. (Contains 16 references.) (PKP)

Describes reasons for teacher job satisfaction at a year-round elementary school (Timber Lane) in Fairfax County, Virginia, such as flexible work schedules, reduced stress, and time for professional planning. (PKP)

Over the last 20 years, many districts and schools have begun to explore year-round education or a modified calendar in response to student under-achievement in low performing schools. Here, the authors detail their two-year study of Title I, year-round, or modified calendar schools that switched from a traditional to a modified schedule in order…