Full Description
Summer Versus. School II: The Balanced Calendar of School, Work and Life, 2nd Edition explores the successes and challenges of moving from the traditional 10-month calendar to implement ones that are more in line with the needs of modern families. Through real case studies from actual school districts in the state of Washington, this book examines research into instructional practices, programmatic challenges, and community involvement with schools that have adapted modified calendars.
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: History of School Calendars
Chapter 2: Re-examining Time in Our Schools
Chapter 3: Exploring Diversity in School Calendars
Chapter 4: Redefining Time: The Future of School Calendar Reform
Chapter 5: Modified Calendars Today
Chapter 6: Current Research on Schools with Modified Calendars
Chapter 7: Case Studies in Washington State
Chapter 8: Implementing Calendar Reform
Chapter 9: Questions & Answers
Conclusion
References
About the Authors