Discusses year-round education (YRE) as a voluntary philosophical orientation within school districts. Presents a group of common organizational patterns that schools throughout the nation have successfully developed when implementing voluntary YRE programs. Includes discussion of the academic and scheduling benefits of YRE programs. (MD)

The September-June calendar makes little sense instructionally or academically, as it was designed for the agricultural economy of the early 1800s. This article suggests that year-round education, originally a response to overcrowding, can benefit students' learning process, increase attendance, and reduce vandalism and instructional costs per…

Poses six questions for administrators considering a year-round, multitrack school schedule. Discusses probable constraints concerning implementation levels, class organization, staff preparation, and impact on plant maintenance, summer school programs, and community relations. Classroom sharing and summer school present special difficulties;…