To address budget issues, more than 100 school districts in 17 states have switched to a four-day week with other financially strapped districts considering the shift. Students and teachers make up the missed hours with a lengthened school day. While there is little research to determine the potential impact of this change, The Principals’ Partnership [...]
Four-day School Week
California Schools Face “Paralyzing” Cuts – Ballot Measure Outlook Not Promising
With overwhelming state budget deficits looming, California’s schools anticipate layoffs of thousands of teachers, larger class sizes, school closures, and possibly a shortened school year. Public schools are poised to lose counselors, nurses and librarians as well as funding for athletic programs, art, music, and technical education. Jack O’Connell, state Superintendent of Public Instruction, says [...]
