Public Education

Virginia district contemplates four-day school week, anticipates parent disapproval

A district in Virginia has proposed a four-day school week “to save money, alleviate staffing shortages and prioritize mental health,” Gray Media’s WDBJ7 reports. Under… Read More

Public Education

Montana district switches to 4-day school week amid community opposition

A rural school district in Montana will close on Fridays while lengthening the other school days by 45 minutes this fall – despite strong opposition from residents. “There were standing-room-only… Read More

Public Education

Kansas Dept. of Ed.: Evidence shows students are negatively impacted by a 4-day school week

(The Sentinel) – There is a growing trend in small school districts to go to a 4-day school week, which, unfortunately, is another example of the education system acting in… Read More

Public Education

Research: 4-day school week has few benefits and most parents don’t want it

For over a decade, Missouri has allowed public school districts to hold 4-day school weeks. But policy makers and experts are questioning the benefits of the shorter week, which most… Read More

Public Education

New Missouri bill would ensure district voters get say in 4-day school week

A Missouri state representative is pushing back after the Independence School District (ISD) became the largest in the state to adopt a four-day school week, despite opposition from parents. Rep. Read More