The author interprets the fact about year-round schooling resulting in shorter breaks throughout the year in the following ways:
- Frequent short breaks give families freedom from the single summer vacation.
- Frequent short breaks support families having consistent schedules.
- Frequent short breaks help students remember more during vacations.
These interpretations highlight the benefits that shorter, more frequent breaks can have for families and students. The response regarding schools saving money on heat during the winter does not directly relate to the interpretation of shorter breaks and is not selected.