When our common school system began, in the early 19th century, students actually went to school in the summer. And if we want to bring them back today, we’ll need new ways to teach them.

School's out, alas, for summer: A Crain's Editorial Cartoon ...

Summer programming starts with breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and runs until 6 p.m. The district’s mandatory summer school sessions will be held between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. with lunch at noon.