Mayor Cherelle Parker made year-round school a pillar of her campaign.
Seen here is Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker demonstrating the face that a Philadelphia schoolkid makes when you utter the phrase “year-round school” within earshot of them.
The mayor’s vision for year-round schools came a little more into focus on Tuesday during school district budget hearings in City Council.
The goal is to reduce the “summer slide” where students' minds aren’t stimulated and subject matter needs to be re-taught after vacation.
While Metcalfe will remain on a standard 10-month calendar, the first day of school for Rawlings Elementary will be July 16.
Opposition among parents and teachers is brewing over the introduction of a pilot program that would bring year-round classes to two Alachua County schools.
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I can’t do it without you, and you can’t do it without me," Mayor Cherelle L.
The Richmond School Board voted Monday night to approve an extended school year for a fourth elementary school: Oak Grove-Bellemeade Elementary.
Year-round schools:Alachua County Public Schools drops elementary school from year-round instruction plan Because of her personal background in food allergies, Kelly handles different foods for .
City Councilmembers questioned Superintendent Tony Watlington and others about ongoing facilities issues, teacher vacancies, and more as they begin to shape the city’s budget for public education.
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