Importance of education to national economic performance.  A nation’s most important resource is its human capital, and in the modern world it is vital to have a skilled, educated workforce in order to remain competitive. Many nations have already adopted year-round schooling. By following their example, we will be giving our young people an important advantage in the employment market and thereby improving the country’s economic prospects. [1]  [1] US National Educational Commission on Time and Learning, “Report: Prisoners of Time”, April 1994.