Examining the effects of year-round education: a literature review

Abstract

Year-Round Education (YRE) has been a largely debated topic in recent years. The literature reveals varied results pertaining to the effects of year-round programs, including its promise in alleviating summer learning loss. Some research proposes that summer learning loss is a real phenomenon, while others purport that it simply doesn’t exist. Nonetheless, an increasing number of school districts are implementing forms of year-round schooling and reporting positive academic results. Further, many argue YRE’s logistic and financial benefits. Nonetheless, continued research on YRE, using growth sensitive measures, is essential to lead future educational practice.