Reports success stories from three communities that have changed to year-round education. Lists address of contact persons at the schools and of the National Association for Year-Round Education. (MLF)

Findings from a study of San Diego (California) elementary schools indicate that students in year-round schools outperformed those in traditional schools in the degree of achievement in reading, language, and math test scores. (MLF)

The growth of year-round education will provide opportunities for 12-month learning opportunities through voluntary magnet-style programs in many communities. (MLF)

In comparing 44 fifth- and sixth graders in year-round school with 40 on a traditional calendar, the traditional group improved math scores significantly over the summer. Despite no significant differences between the groups, year-round students seemed more consistent in achievement. (SK)

Analyzes responses of 300 parents of children educated in a district enrolling 36% of its elementary students in a multitrack year-round school. Neither calendar was perceived as perfect; parents whose children attend year-round schools had difficulties scheduling family activities. However, these problems do not necessarily detract from parents'…

Critically reviewing the conclusions of Mossie J. Richmond, Jr. in "Effects of Extended School Year" (Education, 97, 392-8), this article asserts that Richmond's methodology was unsuitable for year-round school cost analysis and that year-round schedules do, in fact, save money. (JC)

One hotly-debated topic related to scheduling is year-round schooling. While still the exception rather than the rule, year-round schooling (also called extended learning) is growing in popularity. According to the National Association for Year-Round Education (NAYRE), 3,180 public schools were operating year-round in 2002-2003. California leads…

Although the Forty-Five-Fifteen extended school year design is a modification of the Nine-Three concept, a school community can receive the same basic results from the implementation of either design. The basic differences are found in the titles of the designs and in the methods of establishing the initial rotating-cycles. (Author/NQ)

The Wake County (North Carolina) Public School System currently operates 7 year-round schools on a 45-15 day schedule. Six schools with voluntary magnet enrollment operate on a multitrack system that has 75% of the students in school, while 25% are on break. A program review showed that multitrack schools are as effective as traditional schools.…

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)

Gardendale (Florida) Elementary Magnet School is a single-track, year-round elementary school with a four-theme magnet program, actually four magnet schools under one roof. There are schools of performing arts, math and science, arts and cultures, and microsociety. Success hinges on team leadership, strategic planning, and an active governance…

Surveyed principals and superintendents in South Dakota to elicit opinions about a longer school year or longer school days. One-half of the respondents oppose increasing the amount of time that students spend in schools. Of those who favor adding more time, increasing the number of days would be the preferred way. (KS)

Summarizes a survey focused on the job satisfaction/burnout of 97 Florida principals heading year-round schools. Principals most enjoyed school-improvement initiatives, contacts with students, and staff development activities. Major stressors included problems with personnel and parents, heavier workload, scheduling problems, lack of "down…

A balanced or modified school year is a rearrangement of the traditional school calendar to provide more continuous learning throughout the school year. Students receive the same amount of instructional time as those on the traditional calendar but in-school time is more evenly balanced with out-of-school time throughout the year. It has been the…

In 2007 Cedar Ridge Camp opened for its first season as a traditional co-ed summer camp and year-round outdoor education and recreation centre. The mission would centre on creating a program that would encourage personal development and growth through a shared outdoor experience. Cedar Ridge's main goals were to promote the formation of close…