The Future of Education
Reforming Time Spent in School
Structure of School Year
- The current 3 month summer structure is outdated.
- Students can retain year much more efficiently.
Start Times
- Teenagers students typically need 9 hours of sleep per night
- Studies showed tardiness and absences significantly decreased with later start times
Block Schedule
- More Variation For Teachers in the Classroom
- Increases the Amount of Information Covered
Open Campus/ Career Exploration
- Having an open campus offers the lessons needed in transitioning students to adulthood. Such lessons included: maturity, decision making, and independence.
- Career exploration programs give students an opportunity to experience the real-world workplace.
Bio
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