Record #:

46

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Brenda Reese, the supervisor for exceptional children in Watauga County, offers her views on year-round schools.

Source:

North Carolina Education (NoCar L 11 N86x), Vol. 22 Issue 2, Winter 1991, p2-3, il

Subject(s):

Public schools--Blowing Rock; Year-round schools

Record #:

926

Author(s):

Roberts, Terry; Weiss, Patricia

Abstract:

Weiss discusses year-round, multi-track school programs, their successes and problems, and the experiences of five programs in operation in North Carolina.

Source:

Popular Government (NoCar JK 4101 P6), Vol. 58 Issue 2, Fall 1992, p3-10, il, por, f

Subject(s):

Year-round schools; Public schools--Morrisville

Record #:

3461

Author(s):

McLaughlin, Mike

Abstract:

Most parents with children participating in year-round schools support the concept. Parents indicate the schedule fits their lifestyle, their children are more enthusiastic, and opportunities for parental involvement are greater.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 17 Issue 1, May 1997, p24-25, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Year-round schools; School year

Record #:

3462

Author(s):

McLaughlin, Mike

Abstract:

Recommendations on year-round schools by the N.C. Center for Public Policy Research include making the program optional and providing comparative data between year-round and traditional schools.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 17 Issue 1, May 1997, p29-31, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Year-round schools; School year

Record #:

3463

Author(s):

McLaughlin, Mike

Abstract:

Nationally, the state ranks third in the number of year-round schools. Programs at Newton-Conover City Schools, Mooresville Graded School District, Wake County Public Schools, and Blowing Rock Elementary are profiled.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 17 Issue 1, May 1997, p32-41, il, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Year-round schools

Record #:

5530

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

Several North Carolina school systems have experimented with year-round education, and the results are positive. Forty schools took part in 1992-93 and that number doubled during the following school year.

Source:

North Carolina Education (NoCar L 11 N86x), Vol. Issue , Annual Issue 1994, pp8-10

Subject(s):

Year-round schools

Record #:

5602

Author(s):

Jones, Helen

Abstract:

Wake County opened the first year-round school in 1989. Nationally, the state ranks high in the number of these schools. The approach offers a variety of school calendars, better choice for parents, better school facility use, and overcrowding alleviation.

Source:

North Carolina Journal of Teacher Education (NoCar LB 1725 N8 N66x), Vol. 9 Issue 2, 1998, p44-53

Subject(s):

Year-round schools; School year

Record #:

5872

Author(s):

Silberman, Todd; Bradbury, John Charles

Abstract:

The state ranks third nationally in the number of year-round-schools. However, their success is debatable. Critics say test scores have not risen appreciably, while proponents say the approach has an impact on everything from teacher and student morale to reduced review time.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 17 Issue 1, May 1997, p2-23, 26-29, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Year-round schools

Record #:

27385

Author(s):

Seessel, Adam

Abstract:

Wake County is considering a move to a year-round school calendar. One school is already following the year-round calendar and several more are exploring the possibility. Students, parents, and teachers of Kingswood were skeptical at the idea at first, but now all are in favor of the change. Wake County’s new superintendent, Robert Wentz, also supports the change.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 9 Issue 14, April 3-9 1991, p8-10 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Educational innovations; School management and organization--Decision making; Year-round schools