Do you think school should be every outher month in sted of nine months a year?
414437
Nine months a year? And you're complaining? Judging by the way you spell "other" and "instead" it should be at least eleven months a year!
164289
9-5 HERE IS USUALLY UNHEARD OF. SPRING TO SUMMER TIME YOU HAVE MANY MANY OPTIONS. SPRING IS BETTER CAUSE ALL THE TEENY BOPPERS ARE STILL IN SCHOOL. THIS IS A VERY SEASONAL TOWN
401934
It depends on which tests/assessments you mean.  If you mean the regular weekly tests given over classwork, then no...teachers need to constantly monitor how well their students are gaining the skills/knowledge to see what needs re-teaching.\n\nIf you mean the state standardized tests and No Child Left Behind demands for performance, HECK YEAH IT'S TOO MUCH!!!\n\nWe spend 3 weeks every March testing, testing, testing, instead of teaching...and now they want to add Kinder, First, and Second graders to the formal state tests.  It is just too much, too high-stress for the kids, and takes too much time away from instruction. As a special education teacher, I can chart regression of skills issues to determine need for summer school over the testing window. My kids fall farther behind doing tests that they are not ready for.\n\nIf we want higher accountability, then have each student maintain a portfolio of work, and make passing grades B's rather than D's (80% mastery of material rather than 60%).
332405
NO.  It depends on the state, the school, the district.  Tenure is more of a policy rather than a right.
660397
No, they shouldn't.  They go to school to better their life, and future.  It is for their benefit to go to shcol.  Unless, they are willing to pay for their own school tution.  Have you wonder how much those school cost, between tution, books, materials, etc. etc. it is gettin so expensive every year.\n\nBut, one thing I would think would be alright is reward those who work hard in school.  Just like those who have jobs work hard, and then they get advanced, so the kids.  You work hard, you get rewarded, you don't! you are the one who is losing the rewards in the mean time, and their furture.
116932
No. I think that the education system in the US is terrible. The schools here don't get students ready for college. When I made the transition from high school to college it was very difficult. I was not ready and I think that the schools need to do more to get high school grads ready for life outside of school.
1021832
He should be able to leave at christmas time - at the end of the term then\n\nhowever, it is worth noting that although school is really boring and rubbish there is a reason that it is there.  i would advise him to stay on and finish the year - he will need to do half of it anyway so he might as well get something useful out of it.\n\nleaving school is a big decision and one that should be thought through carefully. he should be able to discuss his options with his parents, teachers, college advisors and career advisors - i wish you all the best
1104596
I have to do 8 hours a semester. I don't mind doing it but I think it should be something you can choose to do for credit no mandatory and many of us are older, raising families alone, and working full time. But I don't think I could fit in more than 8.
498554
In general yes, but I would start as a supply teacher for a couple of months. That way you'll gain valuable in-classroom experience that you will need when you have a class of your own. Besides, it's May right now. I will supply until September when classes start. Then again, summer school would be a nice experience as well.
388983
When you say year round school, I presume you are referring to an "alternative calendar."  In this type of calendar, the school spreads the school year over 12 months instead of 9.   There are more frequent breaks, but no extended summer vacation.  Breaks during the school year are longer than on the traditional calendar.  The most often quoted advantage is that students tend to retain more of what they have learned because they are not away from school for extended periods of time.  Less time needs to be spent on review, so more new material can be taught.
742183
I would say it would depend on the age group.  If you're teaching little kids, 1 X a week would seem appropriate to me however, if you're teaching an older set of classmen a full term with daily tutelage would be more instructional and more intensive.
486063
I'd say every few months.
455505
I am a grown man,but I remember homework,and I agree that it is not right.The education system is paid to teach our children and kids are required to spend,eight full hours a day of their lives in school.Five days a week,and three quarters of the year.Their time at home should be their FREE time.Tottally unconnected with school and schoolwork.If eight hours a day isn`t enough to teach them,then something is wrong with the system.
436286
In some states they do have year around schooling.
1051482
Usually every semester.
294546
I think that if you don't have kids in school at all you shouldn't pay taxes. And they ought to base it on how many kids you have in school. By using the address that they give when signing up for school.
555885
well it is annoying...but it does have a good purpose...to make sure that we are somewhat aware of ourselves and each other...\n\nso school is necessary...although it is very very very stressful at times...