Argumentative Essay On Longer School Days

Longer school days and extended school through breaks have often been discussed by educators and government officials alike. Most claim this change would be an updated schedule for the working parents who are often occupied during the times their children arrive home from school. They also say education and test scores would improve while also minimizing the lethargic and reckless actions that would have otherwise been made during winter and summer breaks. Ellen Goodman, a columnist for the Boston Globe, agrees with these assertions. My view, however, contrary to what Goodman argues in Steps, is that school time should remain the same but extended weeks/months off such as summer and winter break have room for improvement. Goodman’s main incentive to write her argument was because she viewed many children “hanging out” during summer break in parks and on her work commute. …show more content…
Arguing for an even longer school day would drive most students over the edge. Sports and after-school activities would either have to be lengthened to a later time in the night or cut down altogether. For the millions of students like me trying to earn a scholarship from my after school activities, this would entirely alter my practice times if not force me to quit these activities just so I can sleep a couple hours at night. Not to mention how little time students will have to interact with their families and friends because of how often they will either be at school/practice or studying for all their classes that have been extended. For homework, most students would find little time to get everything done and would either just not do it or sacrifice precious sleep needed for concentration in their long days causing test scores and grades to