In Summer Versus School, James Pedersen explores the history of summer vacation and analyzes the various 12-month school calendar models that could prevent summer fade. This book is very well written and should spur interesting conversations about the best ways to increase student achievement. -- Jay Doolan, Ed.D., CEO of the Foundation for Educational Administration Dr. Pedersens book is a very welcome addition to the growing body of scholarship that seeks school calendar reform to enhance student learning, reduce summer learning loss, and move the discussion forward on pairing educational processes to life in America today. -- Dr. Charles Ballinger, executive director, emeritus National Association for Year-Round Education