CLOVER, S.C. — Several local school districts in South Carolina are implementing a new modified calendar this school year, with classes starting a week earlier than usual.
York District One, Clover Schools, and Chester and Chesterfield counties all switched to a modified calendar. Some teachers say the switch will help their students.
“The kids are so stimulated all the time,” said Wendy Howell, a seventh-grade science teacher in Clover. “I don’t think their brains ever shut off; kids need to relax, adults need to relax.”
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In the video at the top of this page, see the differences of the modified calendar, and why school leaders say there are many benefits.
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