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Daniel H. Robinson, Associate Dean of Research, College of Education, University of Texas at Arlington

UNBELIEVABLE: Year round school difference maker or waste of time - The Untold Story

Not much evidence shows that modified school calendars lead to better academic performance. Johner Images via Getty Images

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 so that there’s not such a long summer break. Below, two education experts – Nicole Miller and Daniel H. Robinson – answer five questions about the modified school calendars known as year-round school.

What kinds of year-round schools exist?

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