This was asked by my nephew.
2006-09-16 18:03:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
because for some public schools, they have to have a certain amount of hours that the kids need to be in school in order to receive government funding. to accomplish this, they increase the school days.
2006-09-16 18:05:57 · answer #1 · answered by chishru 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are three reasons why it might happen. It sometimes has to do with the state regulations. Another reason has to do with more required topics be covered in the curriculum. Finally, it could be tied in with No Child Left Behind Act with the increased instructional time needed for test preparation.
2006-09-16 18:08:15 · answer #2 · answered by dawncs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well in Europe u have to be in school until 2 o'clock smt even 1....but i've read in an article that in america the school system is getting worse and students dont get enough education well at least not in high school..so maybe that's why
2006-09-16 19:57:22 · answer #3 · answered by aly 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are not making them longer. It's just because you are bore of school and you want to have some fun.
2006-09-16 23:38:59 · answer #4 · answered by Sam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because American students are falling behind in education compared to the rest of the industrialized world.
2006-09-16 18:06:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have not heard of this. My children's school days are not longer at all.
2006-09-16 18:05:11 · answer #6 · answered by I love the flipflops 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you're nuts.
Look at your schedule.
You might start earlier, but end earlier
2006-09-16 18:06:30 · answer #7 · answered by o0twiggles0o 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋