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That school calendar dates back to the late 19th century, when family farms needed kids to till the fields in the summer. There have been periodic campaigns to lengthen the U.S. school year to match those of other nations (Israeli children attend class 215 days, Korean kids more than 220). But the U.S. has clung fast to 180 days of class time--and the full summer for lemonade stands and first kisses. But the sacred three-month hiatus may do more harm than good. Research shows that all children lose academic ground over the summer, scoring an average...
...Louis district that some students had to be turned away. So two years ago, the district extended the school year five weeks across the board, dedicating the bonus hours to intensive reading instruction. The shift paid off at test time. The four schools on the new calendar raised their scores, and one landed among the state's best performers. The longer year is so popular, reports principal JoAnn Bester Clay, that some parents and children want to abolish summer break. "I don't have a real vacation, since all I do is sit home," says sixth-grader La'Chet Henderson...
...idea is that the SoftBook--or something like it--will be the only book, magazine or photo album you'll ever need. This model can also do a lot of the Palm Pilot's work--like keeping a calendar and address book. It's not quite as portable as the Palm, however; it's something for your book bag rather than your shirt pocket. SoftBook Press, which makes the software for the device, thinks the addition of color will help it break into the school market. You could download a whole e-curriculum for the price of a few textbooks...
...Create a simple "orientation area" at home in which you keep essential items like keys, glasses, clock and calendar...
...disadvantages. Visits home will be far less frequent than your fellow first-years who drive home every other weekend. You may find yourself going back only for summer and winter breaks, and having to make other arrangements for Thanksgiving, Spring Break and all the other gaps in the calendar. You will miss your family and your friends, and may become out of touch with the gossip back home. I recently discovered, for example, that one of my 21-year old high school friends and her boyfriend had been shopping for a wedding ring, while all my other friends who stayed...