1. Presented By: Benjamin White Year Round Education: Does it Work?

2. A school of a hundred people certainly cannot be run well if it does not have a leading group of several people, or a dozen or more, which is formed in accordance with the actual circumstances…and is composed of the most active, upright and alert of the teachers, the other staff and the students. - Chairman Mao Zedong

3. The purpose of this research is to show why YRE is a viable option.

4. Who uses it? Is it cost effective? Is there research to support its use? What are the overall benefits? Common Questions about YRE:

6. Hawaii has the second most.

7. Texas has the fourth most.

9. Decrease in childcare and service expenses.

11. Research Conflict There IS research to support YRE However, it is short and at times inconclusive Why?

13. Political agendas

14. Takes time

15. Costs MONEY!Research Conflict Continued

16. What are the Overall Benefits? More options for student and family vacations Greater learning retention over breaks. Decrease in teacher burnout. Cuts costs for school districts

18. Differences

19. Political Agendas

21. YRE can be quite cost effective It is already implemented in school systems YRE helps students retain what they learn over vacation The benefits are substantial There needs to be MORE and BETTER funded research for YRE Conclusion

22. Thank You

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