The school days and the length of the year in American schools are shorter than countries like Japan and Germany. Some have pointed out that students from those nations outperform their American counterparts.

With that in mind, President Barack Obama has called for longer school days and more days in class for American students.

Would more time in class result in better educated students? What are the ramifications of changing a system that has been in place since most kids worked on farms in the 19th Century?

Tune in to Wednesday's Radio Smart Talk to find out.

Don Bell, Superintendent, Northern Lebanon School District