Illustration by Leo Trinidad; Debate photos courtesy of families
Not everyone has a long summer vacation. More than 3,500 schools in the U.S. have started using something called a balanced calendar. Their students go to school the same number of days they always did. But summer break is shorter, and they get two-week breaks throughout the year.
Some people say shorter breaks help students not to forget what they learn. Other people argue that a longer break gives kids a better chance to recharge.