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Archive Home > 2009 > October > 01 > New school year is in the works

New school year is in the works

President Obama wants students to spend more time in the classroom, which could lead to longer school days and a shorter summer break

By Libby Quaid / The Bulletin
October 1, 2009

WASHINGTON — Students beware: The summer vacation you just enjoyed could be sharply curtailed if President Barack Obama gets his way.

Obama says American kids spend too little time in school, putting them at a disadvantage with other students around the globe.

“Now, I know longer school days and....

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