Thursday, November 12, 2009

Opinion

Should the School Day Be Longer?

Christopher Gabrieli and Frederick M. Hess debate in today's Two Takes.

Posted April 27, 2009

Proponents of more class time for America's youth say this would help close achievement gaps by giving teachers more time with all students. Opponents argue that more time in mediocre or lousy schools does not necessarily mean better outcomes. Should the school day be longer? Post your thoughts, and don't forget to check out the debate in today's Two Takes.

Previously: Should the Government Save the Newspapers?

Reader Comments

School days shouldn't be longer.

I shouldnt be longer cause it would take time away from doing stuff with your family. Plus during summer the pools would brobably have a hard time. Im in 8th grade and i do like school but to much school is just to much stress. Then another thing if your in sports you will be there till who knows how long. Well thats my Opinion about it.

school

there shouldnt be extending school days

school days should be shorter

1.School causes stress

2.We already get 2 hours of homework anyways

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