Have you ever thought about how many days students actually spend in school? Currently the school year length in the U.S. is 180 days. We spend the least amount of time in the classroom compared to other countries. I was curious to know why we (Americans) had the least amount of time spent in the classroom. Well, did you know that the academic calendar year was created during the time when farming was a huge part of our culture? Thus, having the long breaks to help the plowing on the farms at home.(There's a little bit of history for ya!)
Very interesting to me and I agree…there needs to be some type of change! The economy and business world is getting too competitive and I don’t think we as Americans are prepared enough. Speaking of change, Obama made a good point, “That calendar may have once made sense, but today, it puts us at a competitive disadvantage. Our children spend over a month less in school than children in South Korea. That is no way to prepare them for a 21st century economy.” <---I could not have said it better Barack!
It is clear that education is on Obama’s list of priorities. He knows that spending more time in school is not really wanted by students but knows that it is necessary.
Yes, there are downfalls in increasing the number of days in school. It will cost a lot more money but I think it’s worth it! We are too concerned with money these days. I think "why not spend money", especially if it is for a good cause! I am a student myself, and as much as I love the breaks we get I think I will be thankful in the long run for increasing the number of days in school.Think about the future...I think I would feel more comfortable if my next doctor spent an extra month in school!
Until Next Time...
Lauren!
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