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Impact
on Students
A study by the Employment
Policies Institute found that students who work are more likely to
obtain better jobs upon graduation. Why?
A full summer gives students the opportunity to apply what they have learned in the
classroom and gives them invaluable insight in choosing a career path.
Summer employment allows
many students to afford college without working as many hours during
the school year; allowing more time for academics and extracurricular
activities.
As the summer shortens, so
does the time our children have to learn outside the classroom.
Activities such as scouting, camp, summer athletic programs and family
travel can be important learning experiences too.
Giving exams before or
after a holiday break has long been debated. It is clear that
when exams are given is not as important as how children are
taught. Many educators believe giving tests after a break is a
better measure of true learning rather than memorization.
Teachers report students have the shortest attention span the week
before a break. Students' energy levels are high and
concentration low.
Interestingly, many of the
nation's top academic districts begin school around September 1 and
give exams after the holiday break.
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