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February 5, 2011

Parents protest longer academic year for Catholic schools

Howard Blume:

Several dozen parents protested Thursday outside the Los Angeles archdiocese plans for a longer academic year at Catholic schools.

The parents from at least eight schools are unhappy that church officials plan to extend the school year by 20 days to 200 days a year.

"Children need a break to rejuvenate and the time to try things they can't during the school year because they're overloaded," said Michelle Boydston, whose daughter attends St. Paul the Apostle School in Westwood. "Children need time to play outside, to sit, climb a tree, read a book. Our school is doing a very good job in terms of educating students. They don't need another 20 days."

For the archdiocese, the strategy is intended to improve the education program and provide an incentive for parents to choose to remain in Catholic schools, which charge tuition.

Posted by Jim Zellmer at February 5, 2011 1:43 AM
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