How would you categorize the following claim in an essay with the following thesis?

Thesis: Due to the excessive number of missed school days due to weather issues, some New England communities are considering a policy to decrease summer vacations by two weeks to gain more time in the classroom.

Claim: “With more class time, students would be able to achieve more academic learning and be more competitive in the global marketplace as adults.”

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