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Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Extended School Year Would Have Dire Economic Effects, Critics Say - Political News - FOXNews.com




Extended School Year Would Have Dire Economic Effects, Critics Say - Political News - FOXNews.com:

"If the academic year gets pushed deeper into summer, as President Obama is advocating, the grumbling will not be limited just to students and teachers who will be forced to spend more days in school.

Critics say the president's call for a longer academic calendar and a shorter summer vacation will bring on a host of unintended consequences -- including increased costs for school systems, major cuts to the nation's hotel and tourism industries, and"