"The Pros and cons of schools ditching a long summer break" PBS NewsHour 7/24/2018

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SUMMARY:  Though it's an American tradition, not every school takes a long summer break.  About 4 percent in the U.S. use a "balanced" calendar that operates year-round, sometimes to manage overcrowding but also to boost student achievement with more consistent education.  Special correspondent Lisa Stark of Education Week reports on the pros and cons for students, families, and schools.