Oklahoma’s bid to extend the school year by seven days is a typical, pathetic political pronouncement.
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Adding seven days to the school calendar is a performative, bureaucratic response to systemic educational failings. It’s akin to bailing out a sinking ship with a teaspoon, fundamentally ignoring decades of underfunding, teacher shortages, and outdated curricula. This isn’t a solution; it’s an insult to both students and educators. When will we address the real issues?
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Some argue that increased instructional time, however small, can positively impact learning outcomes, particularly for disadvantaged students. Every little bit helps.
