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Upon becoming mayor of Philadelphia, Cherelle Parker announced that she will establish a working group on full-day and year-round schooling — an idea she had supported while campaigning. The group

An education expert explains the potential benefits and drawbacks of year-round schooling in Philadelphia.

“Year-round” school means switching up the calendar so that there’s not such a long summer break. Two experts discuss benefits and drawbacks.

Contrary to how it sounds, “year-round” school usually doesn’t mean students going to school throughout the year – or for more days than other students.

Contrary to how it sounds, “year-round” school usually doesn’t mean students going to school throughout the year – or for more days than other students.

Year-round schools--the single-track modified calendar, also known as a balanced calendar, and the multi-track calendar--both involve moving 180 school days around so that there are multiple short breaks instead of a long summer break.

Contrary to how it sounds, “year-round” school usually doesn't mean students going to school throughout the year — or for more days than other students. Often it just means switching up the calendar s...

Not much evidence shows that modified school calendars lead to better academic performance. Johner Images via Getty Images Daniel H. Robinson, University

Not much evidence shows that modified school calendars lead to better academic performance. Johner Images via Getty ImagesContrary to how it sounds, “year-round” school usually doesn’t mean students going to school throughout the year – or for more days than other students. Often it just means switching up the calendar so that there’s not such a long summer break. Below, two education experts – Nicole Miller and Daniel H. Robinson – answer five qu...