Maintaining the current nine-month school year is essential to keeping students in school. Despite a limited statistic showing a smaller dropout rate, students in year-round school would find more stressors added to their already overwhelming lives. While the American education system does need to be reformed, changing the schedule is not the way to do it.

Question

What makes this a strong conclusion?

It ends with a call to action for all schools to change to a year-round schedule.
It ends with a judgment that reform is needed but that the schedule should be left alone.
It ends with a judgment that students will not be affected regardless of any changes.
It ends with a call to action for students to participate in school reform.

Answer 1

The conclusion is strong because it ends with a judgment that reform is needed but that the schedule should be left alone. This clearly articulates the author's perspective on the need for change within the education system while maintaining that the current nine-month school year is essential for students' well-being.