Let's get our schools out of the 1900s
It is time that school districts in Illinois give a serious look at year-around school. The idea of summer vacation, where students are off for two months, is outdated and ineffective in promoting and retaining learning.
If we are serious about the education of our children, and want to compete with the education systems in other countries, we need to get our schools out of the 1900s.
Don Brown
Glen Ellyn
Article Comments
Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked.
If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.