What students are saying about the long school day.
I believe school should be shorter. Instead of having an eight-hour day, we could reduce it to four. Long school days can make kids tired, and it becomes harder for them to stay focused. A shorter day would help kids learn better and feel less stressed. A shorter school day would let students choose the time they learn best. Some students focus well in the morning, while others do better in the afternoon. Having two half-day options would allow everyone to learn during the time that suits them. It would also support micro-learning, which means learning in small, focused lessons. Shorter learning helps students stay alert and avoid burnout. When learning is broken into smaller chunks, it’s easier to understand and with fewer distractions.
In conclusion, shorter days would give students more choice, reduce burnout, and help everyone stay focused. I believe a four-hour school day would make learning easier, calmer, and more effective for students and teachers.
Quotes
Josie Rocha- “ I believe that school days should be shorter because not everybody enjoys school, so making it shorter would lead to less school time.”
Ava Kotlarz- ‘’ I believe school should be shorter because it can sometimes mess with kids’ mental health or energy throughout the day.
Jack Lamber-’’ I believe school should be shorter because kids can get more time at home to do other stuff.
Parker Allison-‘’ I think school should be shorter because school can make you tired, and there should be 4 days of school for a 3-day weekend because we can get the rest we need.