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Finland or Bust?
by Maineea
students go to year-round?
NO
Students need time to relax their brains and be children. Lots can be learned from summer activities at rec departments, family gatherings and simply playing outside. - Bonny Plourde-Tingley, Madawaska EA
Children need to be allowed to be children by exploring the outdoors during summer. Also, children should have a break to engage in physical activities through their neighborhood recreation program. Summer is also a great time to expose children to museums, libraries, theaters, and other educational venues. - Robin Thurston, Washburn TA
The classroom environment in the summertime is too much for students to handle. A hot classroom is not conducive to learning and not all schools can a ord air conditioning. - Ryan Drost, Eastern Aroostook EA
A time-dependent approach might be more appropriate. Essentially, K-8 should run year-round, with summers providing targeted interventions. Grades 9-12 students would follow the same schedule as now in place. This will allow older students to gain employment skills through summer work opportunities. - Christopher Healy, Hermon TA
Summers are a time to recharge and “be a kid.” They have the rest of their lives to work year-round. - Anne Mourkas, Bangor EA
