While the early release schedule was popular among teachers and a majority of parnts surveyed, the school board did away with it Monday night.
For the past five years early release Wednesday — the day of the week school children get to go home early — has been fraught with contention. And now it seems, getting rid of the day that gives teachers extra preparation and training time and allows parents an afternoon for doctors' and dentists' appointments, won't meet with overwhelming enthusiasm. On Monday night the school board decided to end the program because it had not proved to help teachers improve student performance. While surveys showed that a majority of parents and teachers actually preferred an early release day once a week, the school board voted to end the practice. The move will mean an extra 35 minutes of clasroom time for students. The Herald-Tribune reported that …
School board votes to retain school schedules, including controversial half-day Wednesdays.
The Manatee County School Board voted 3-1 on Monday to retain school day schedules, including a half-day of instruction on Wednesday, but asked the school superintendent to review other options for next year. “Modified Wednesdays” have been controversial since they were instituted four years ago to give teachers time for planning or professional development. Still, the board decided to keep the status quo, with board member Julie Aranibar voting against keeping the schedule. Board member Karen Carpenter was absent. Board Chairman Robert Gause said even though he thought the community was split 50-50 on the issue, he was voting to retain the schedule because he believes it is best for the students. At issue was providing teachers with …
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Anonymous
12:01 am on Thursday, June 14, 2012
You know, did they ever think to ask the students, who are, might I add, completely against this. We have enough pressure as it is now a days with dual enrollment and the pressure to succeed in everything. Half days were a breather during the week that kept us going and reminded us that only 2 more full days and we can loosen our belts and stop stressing. At this rate we'll be having strokes at … more ›