Re: What day did school start in the US?
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Originally Posted by TekWarren
There was a law passed not to long ago that says school (K-12) starts after labor day.
A federal law? Got a link?
I went back to work (I'm a teacher) on 8/27. All the schools in my area started that day.
Re: What day did school start in the US?
Its a state decision. Gov Granholm (MI) said that starting school the week before as was previously done was hurting tourism.
I don't know if that's true or not but I know its been the cause of inconsistencies in public school districts even as local K-12 where not all starting on the same day. I know especially for our Career Tech Centers (where I work now) it pretty much made that first week of school a complete waste as no real instruction could be started until all the local districts where in session.
Just for some background, I'm not a teacher but have worked for public education for over 10yrs now. I'm what most of you (teachers) like to call "the tech guy". :P
Re: What day did school start in the US?
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Originally Posted by syclone
My son started 5th grade August 21st. They start early, but don't go to school on Fridays.
Well that would be awesome as a student but as a parent that would suck. That means more money goes towards a babysitter. BOOO! :2cent: :2cent: :2cent: :2cent:
Re: What day did school start in the US?
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Originally Posted by Schlyne
Acutally, it works out for college so that finals are like the week before Christmas. I feel sorry for the professors trying to get all the grades in over the holiday.
Yeah, I know it works out well.....but who wouldn't mind a bit more vaccation time?! :D I'm already in my 3rd week of class, so everything is settleing in finally. I do like school....but trying to start it up again every year is a killer! ^_^
Re: What day did school start in the US?
it started today for my 10 year old... I can't believe he's in the fifth grade. where did the time go? this is the first year that he's started school after labor day. From K-4th grade, he started on the monday before labor day and then already the first week of school had a three day weekend.. didn't make any sense to me. But if its true about that law being passed that says schools start after labor day then that would explain the change and it makes sense to me to start after labor day.
Re: What day did school start in the US?
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Originally Posted by TekWarren
There was a law passed not to long ago that says school (K-12) starts after labor day.
o_O uh huh then some schools are breaking the law... like every school in Colorado. ;)
Re: What day did school start in the US?
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Originally Posted by JasonGranger
o_O uh huh then some schools are breaking the law... like every school in Colorado. ;)
Apparently you didn't see my clarification post that what I mentioned was a state decision and that the state in which I have worked in education for is one of them (MI).
Re: What day did school start in the US?
School here in Washington started on Tuesday the 4th.
