Amidst the frustrations over the deep piles of snow in the northeast is the increasing concern of parents and educators about the number of school days and weeks lost to the maelstrom of this winter.
Schools in the United States are generally required to have a 180-day school year. As schools inevitably scramble to make up for the lost days, many of those living in parts of the country suffering an exceptional winter ask why 180 days is the target, and is it the right target? Are fewer school days detrimental to children’s learning?
Research shows that fewer school days do reduce student performance, especially for the more disadvantaged students
