On average, the majority of days for schoolchildren last between seven to eight hours on Mondays through Fridays. More often than not, children in school are also assigned homework to complete on certain days of the week and sometimes over weekends. While this model has maintained for quite some time, there is talk about amending the length of schooldays.
Earlier this week, 2020 Democrat Kamala Harris put forth legislation which would keep children in school for ten hours each day. It’s important to note that ten hours per day is longer than the work hours of some fully-fledged adults.
Be that as it may, however, Harris still has her reasons for believing that ten-hour school days are a good idea.
Why Does Harris Want Children in School for Ten Hours Per Day?
Ironically titled the Family Friendly Schools Act, Harris’ legislation claims that keeping children in school for ten hours per day will ease the economic burdens of working parents. The 2020 Democrat furthermore asserts that ten-hour school days will “modernize the school schedule to better meet the needs of our students and their families.”
