Why Early August Start?Not what our community

wants• No real survey 3 years

ago, but overwhelming majority of comments opposed early start

• 1,200 signatures on petition against early start (many reasons: bit.ly/moresummer)

• Committee broke solemn promise to collect measurable community input this time, despite plenty time

• No input about ending school in mid/end June

Not supported by the

researchStudies show little or no evidence that students have greater academic success (decreased learning loss) with modified calendars that include a shorter summer.

• Chalkboard Project (2008): A review of research on extended learning time in k-12 schools

• H. Cooper (2003): Summer Learning Loss: The Problem and Some Solutions. ERIC Digest, ED475391

• C. Kneese (1996): Review of Research on Student Learning in Year-Round Education. Journal of Research and Development in Education 29: 2, 60-72

bit.ly/MCCSCcalendar

Not improving metrics that

drive funding

Old calendar

Current calendar 93.4%

94.2%

Graduation rate

Old calendar

Current calendar 77.5%

77.7%

Passing ISTEP+

source: compass.doe.in.gov