` School consists of a seven hour day period, but is this enough? Researchers believe that the school day should be longer and consist of more hours due to it being beneficial to the students. “Two years ago President Obama said that the “challenges of a new century demand more time in the classroom.” Plenty of research suggests that one of the strongest indicators of scholastic achievement is the amount of actual time devoted to learning,” claims Holly Ojalvo in New York Times. It’s been recognized by researchers that by increasing the school day time, it will increase educational rates by thirty percent.

How do students feel about this? I personally believe that school days should not become longer due to the amount of work already given after the school day and the lack of sleep students already receive. Along with this, if school hours are increased than that takes time away from the students spending personal time with friends or family. Although it could improve educationally, personal health is far more important and tutoring hours are available for the students if they need additional help. Prolonging school hours could disrupt students lives and teachers lives as well.