COSTA MESA
Parents argued that a three-week winter break is too much for students, after reviewing a proposal by the Newport-Mesa Unified School District to change the school calendar.
District officials this month announced plans to rearrange the school year, making summer vacations shorter and extending winter and spring breaks. The district’s goal is to create a schedule with shorter breaks between sessions to better serve students, especially those learning the English language, said Lorri McCune, assistant superintendent of human resources.
District officials are still gathering comments from parents.
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