Parents react to Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's year-round schooling plan

Mayor Cherelle Parker revealed the next phase of her administration's plan to implement year-round schooling in Philadelphia's public schools Thursday, a key element of Parker's election campaign and 100-day action plan.

[@JaniceCarter-ws7lu]

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[@Rocanala]

Let’s be honest. Many teenage kids don’t do anything of value all summer. Give them something to do.

[@mfactorlives810]

I hear you, but I think that is the parents job.

[@patrick014]

Can you say "taxable income earners"? I know you can.

[@Toby-cb4hz]

The children are falling behide in reading, math, and science. I think it's a great idea for children just sitting around playing games as they are doing. They dont pick up books any more.