Serious question. Why don't they start classes a week later? Seems like they have started classes earlier and earlier over the years. You could save a week of air conditioning, and it can still be quite hot in late August.
I'm sure there are good reasons for this, but I can't recall what they are.
Am I remembering incorrectly that we started classes after Labor Day *late 70's/early 80's)?
I couldnt tell you about that far back, but its started roughly around this time (August 20-26, depending on when the monday is) for a long, long time now
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