By teaching higher level thinking skills instead of inundating students with details, they could retain information long after their test taking days are over. Another argument in favor of year-round schooling is that it helps students whose first language is not English or otherwise at risk students. The apparent reason that a YRS program would aid these individuals is that the students would receive constant scholastic reinforcement throughout the school year. Perhaps voluntary, no-cost programs specializing in continual education for ESL students and their families could be implemented by communities that show a need for improvement in this area. Opponents of year-round education can use some of the same studies and reports heralded by proponents to further their cause as well.
Many administrators find that they lose opportunities for self and teacher evaluation and planning.
The National Educational Commission on Time and Learning conducted research on the amount of time spent in school in the early 1990s. Their research alludes to the fact that learning is a complicated concept that is only partially attributed to time. With no concrete evidence to show the contrary, implementing a year-round educational program seems to be a very expensive gamble. A calendar change could cause more turmoil than improvements in most situations. As with any program, complete dedication and solid communication is needed to make it a success.