School

Recently, there has been a push by several states, including North Dakota, New York, and New Mexico, to extend how long kids are in school. By extending the school day, supporters claim the day can then be less structured and more electives can be offered. But this is really not necessary. New courses, such as cooking and a class for making a magazine are all things that can and should be done at home. Putting kids in school longer is going to cost tax payers a lot of money. Plus, it further limits how much time kids have to do their own things. This is a bad idea and should not be implemented.

At the same time, several other schools are reducing the amount of homework kids have to do. A study done be the University of Missouri showed that home work for elementary kids doesn't benefit them. I believe the amount of homework kids have to do even hurts them. It has a similar effect to lengthening the school day. It takes away time kids have to be kids. It also takes away family time, just like a lengthen school day does.

The school day does not need to be lengthened, nor does there need to be so much homework. Schools need to be reformed so that while kids are there, they will learn more. Currently, way to much time is wasted on things that do not need to be taught in school.