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Download full textGlines, Don – 1997
Prior to the 1940s, several communities in the United States had adopted year-round education (YRE). This paper presents an overview of YRE, including history, patterns of implementation, various calendars, intersession arrangements, pros and cons, and a list of areas to be addressed when considering YRE. Proponents of YRE argue that it enhances…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Extended School Year, Flexible Scheduling, Nontraditional Education
