CHANGE IS SCARY, BUT ACADEMICALLY BENEFICIAL
by Tina Bruno

Some believe that ending the fall semester before winter break is worth the added cost of heating schools in August. In reality, TTSY Executive Director Tina Bruno explains, there is no academic benefit to justify the enormous cost of air-conditioning our schools.
 

Opinion Editorial
By Senator Eddie Lucio, (D), Brownsville, May 17, 2004.

Texas schools could save millions of dollars if given the power to add a few minutes to the school day and shave a few days off the school year through a proposal I plan to make either during the next special legislative session, if one is called, or the 79th session.

Texas schools pay more to cool schools,
study shows
by Tina Bruno

Later start to school year could save millions for teachers,
academic aid

Texans want school bell to ring in September -- not August
by Tina Bruno

Written by the Executive Director of Texans for a Traditional School Year, this piece outlines the headaches, heartaches and hardships the early-August school start date creates for teachers, students and families.

Early return doesn't aid schooling
By Martin Pena, Jr.

Opinion editorial discusses the positive impact returning to a traditional school calendar had on a Texas school district.  Is written by the districts' superintendent.

Early school start a detriment to students, teachers
By Debbie Norton

Opinion Editorial points out the negative impact the bloated school calendar places on teachers, students and families.  This piece is written by a 15-year veteran English teacher.

Time to Change School Calendar is Now
By Toni Stout

An early return to school does not help our children's education while a return to a traditional school year _ late August or early September to June 1 _ will benefit our students and our teachers. It may seem obvious but it is going to take hard work and good timing to turn the clock back. And the time is now.  This opinion is written by a parent and encourages other parents to get involved in the calendar creation process.

Important for Parents to Vote in School Board Elections
By Norma Ebbitt

School board elections are the first step in pushing back the start of school.  The larger the voter turnout for school board elections, the greater impact we will have as parents on new policies and procedures. This parent encourages others to join her as she learns the issues and platforms of those running for the local school board and ensures she has a voice in the educational policy set by her school district.