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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewIn Summer Versus School, James Pedersen explores the history of summer vacation and analyzes the various 12-month school calendar models that could prevent summer fade. This book is very well written and should spur interesting conversations about the best ways to increase student achievement. -- Jay Doolan, Ed.D., CEO of the Foundation for Educational Administration
Dr. Pedersen’s book is a very welcome addition to the growing body of scholarship that seeks school calendar reform to enhance student learning, reduce summer learning loss, and move the discussion forward on pairing educational processes to life in America today. -- Dr. Charles Ballinger, executive director, emeritus National Association for Year-Round Education
Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgements PART I Chapter 1 - The Summer and the American School System: The History of Summer Vacation Chapter 2 - Calendars and Vacations: How Americans Spend Their Time Chapter 3 - The Challenges to Seeking Reform: The Proponents, the Opponents and the Obstacles Chapter 4- The Need for Year Round Education: Addressing Summer Fade and Creating Chapter 5 - Summer Fade, Summer Slide and Summer Loss: The Negative Aspects of Summer Vacation PART II Chapter 6 - Year-Round Schools Around the World: Examples of Non-Traditional International School Calendars Chapter 7 - Year Round Schools in America: Types of Calendar Reform PART III Chapter 8 - Calendar Reform Models Chapter 9 - Early Childhood Students and Year Round Education Chapter 10 - Elementary Students and Year Round Education Chapter 11 - Middle School Students and Year Round Education Chapter 12 - High School Students and Year Round Education PART IV Chapter 13 - Working Within the Paradigm: Summer Camps, Summer Programs and Summer Learning Chapter 14 - Schools Without Calendars…and Walls: On-line Learning Opportunities Chapter 15 - The Role of the Stakeholders: Looking At All Perspectives
