Why is change so difficult for people?

It would seem that people will go to great lengths...unbelievable balancing acts...to keep things the same. Change is scary...even to the point of remaining in a bad relationship rather than taking the leap of faith necessary to see that things could be better with a different plan.
I am actually referring to our education system. Years ago, the school year was based upon the farmers' planting and harvesting calendar. Not the case anymore. Yet when it was suggested that the school year should be extended, objections came from many camps and all sides.

What? Go to school in the summer? What about the kids' summer vacation? And, yes, many/most teachers wouldn't be keenly receptive, either.

Well, exactly what is the reason that school is open and mandatory[by law]?

It would be for the education of people.

What is probably the bottom line for maintaining/streamlining the way it is now? Money. $$$

Here's what I think:
'Alter' the school year so that there is NOT a 'summer vacation' which is a large amount of time during which the the kids lose momentum and skills. The first month they return often includes practice and review to get them where they were when they left[which for the most part includes many students below the education 'standards' that have been already been set.]

Maybe the yearly calendar could be rearranged: 11 weeks on followed by 2 weeks off. Another 11 weeks on followed by 2 weeks off. And then a third and fourth round of 11 weeks on with 2 weeks off. This stretches out the time and there are still 8 weeks recess for either family time[vacations, if lucky] and/or possibly kids needing remediation could be signed up for 2 weeks of enrichment.

Air Condition the rooms so that the heat is not an issue. Portable [mobile] room air conditioners are about $500 each and wouldn't require massive renovation costs to put in central air! To those who already have it, be thankful!!

It is difficult to achieve successful lessons when no one can get past 'the flippin'heat'. It reminds me of the phrase: When you are up to your ass in alligators, it is difficult to remember that the objective was to drain the swamp!

Actually...

The education system in the USA is currently at alligator levels.

The answer is not to cut staff creating bigger classes.

The answer is not to cut libraries or music and the arts.

I don't have all of the answers. I do believe that people would adjust to a reorganization of the calendar...if/when given the chance to get our priorities in order.

Priorities??

That would be where our students were not behind in Math and Science. Reading[with comprehension] and writing [ grammatically correctly] would be important and done well.

We need the parents with us by assuring that the kids get ample sleep and breakfast, along with good communication. We are, after all, on the same side. We care about the health and well being of the kids, the citizens, and our country.

So... regardless of Democrat, Republican, or independent party lines... how do we get people to work with us?.... for our future...before it's too late.