Philadelphia hopes year-round schooling can catch kids up to grade level – will it make a difference?
- Written by Daniel H. Robinson, Professor, College of Education, University of Texas at Arlington
Year-round schooling can assist low-income parents in need of child care.kali9/E+ Collection via Getty ImagesUpon becoming mayor of Philadelphia, Cherelle Parker announced that she will establish a working group on full-day and year-round schooling – an idea she had supported while campaigning. The group will develop a strategy to keep...