A Disappearing Summer

What ! More school ! Im in college now but two and a half years ago I would have been outraged by this article. Libby Quiad, an AP Writer of the Associated Press writes an extremely informative article in the Austin American Statesman supporting president Obama`s educational plan for more school time and curtailing summer vacations.The one thing I found most appealing about this article is the way it was written for "young America" (6-12graders) and its parents. In the very first paragraph Quiad addresses students and toward to the middle of the article she gives testimonials from grade schoolers across the country. Nakany for example says if teachers told her she had to stay three extra hours for school she "would walk right out of there" But, once she went through with the program she loved seeing her friends in the summer and it boosted her grades from C`s to B`s ! Quiad also lists the pros and cons of President Obama`s plan. The pros would include boosted grades ,a better educated young America ,a safe outlet for kids to excel ,and disadvantaged kids would have free educational support on Saturdays. The cons consists of an exceedingly high dropout rate and of course unfavorable students. A grade shcooler could easily understand this article and I believe enjoy it. This text has language and ideas (chill , hang) that I'm sure young students could relate to and connect with. The author lists the facts of President Obama`s plan which is to add three hours to each school day and have school open on Saturdays. Quaid gives substantial evidence to support the facts of President Obama`s plan, through statistical references to both the U.S and some of China`s countries, as to how their longer school year helps students to be more successful. Overall this article was very factual and informative. Libby Quiad connected with the youth and proposed more school time as being fun not boring, a chance for children to see their friends in the summer and a stress free summer for parents.