CALIFORNIA - Contra Costa Times editorial advocates a shorter summer vacation.

Editorial

IOWA - YR schools continue to increase in Iowa with addition on new school in Urbandale.

Des Moines Register

USA - CNN.com takes a look at the "summer brain drain" and how summer learning loss affects students.

CNN Article

USA -ABC news takes a look the growing movement among schools to modify their academic calendars

Article

Hawaii - State Board of Education approves statewide balanced calendar. Article

Illinois - Chicago Mayor Richard Daley says it's only a matter of time before schools become year-round. Article

Tennessee - Editorial lauds school district for its study of a balanced calendar. Editorial

Minnesota - Schools superintendents ask state to consider longer school year

Article

North Carolina - Duke University expert says YRE Schools rate higher in academic achievement. Article

Virginia - Timber Lane, a YRE school since 1998, celebrates its 50th Year. Article

Arizona - State Superintendent of Schools would like to see more year-round schools in the state. Article

USA - A Nebraska Teenager, writing in Teen Ink magazine, supports shorter summers and a balanced calendar. Article

North Carolina - Duke University expert says YRE Schools rate higher in academic achievement. Article

California - San Joaquin County, YRE school excels on California test. Click here for story

New York - The Citizen Budget Commission of New York City recommends multi-track calendar to maximize school use. Article

Georgia - The Atlanta Journal Constitution advocates trying year-round schools. Click here for story