Lots of days off during the school year here in Colorado. Lots of "planning" days. Wonder if all of these extra days are necessary and productive?
Don't want to put down teachers. They work very hard. At least at my son's school. And they are usually working during the "planning" days.
I just took a look at my school district's web site. Many half days. In fact, quite a few along with Spring Break, Fall Break, Winter Break, etc.
In this district, the Supt. loves to quote John Dewey. Thank goodness my kids are homeschooled four days a week, and they go to co-op classes the fifth day, all day.