If U.S. Extends Its School Year, How Would It Compare To Others? : The Two-Way President Barack Obama would like to see the school year lengthened. How does the U.S. compare to some other nations?

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If U.S. Extends Its School Year, How Would It Compare To Others?

September 28, 20091:38 PM ET

Mark Memmott

So, President Barack Obama and his Education secretary believe U.S. kids need to spend more time in school.

A pop quiz would seem to be in order:

Check out the lengths of many other countries' school years here.