Should the U.S. mandate year-round education?

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Question: Should the U.S. mandate year-round education?
Position1 of 2›: Yes, the U.S should have year-round education

This position holds that the US should mandate year-round education. It argues that a continuous schedule helps students retain what they learn — avoiding the summer 'slide' — and that it would help close the achievement gap for minority students and students with disabilities.

Supporting arguments · 2

Students will retain information longer with year-long schooling
When it comes to learning and retaining information, students who attend year-round schools have nothing to lose and much to gain.
Year-round schooling will bridge the achievement gap for minority students and students with disabilities
Minority students, students who speak English as a second language, economically disadvantaged students, and students with disabilities are the most affected by the summer fallback.