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More than 1,600 districts have 4-day weeks. While students report more time for sleep and hobbies, academics lag, according to a new study.
27 Μαΐ 2022 · A four-day work week in schools is not unprecedented. In 2019-20, more than 1,600 US school districts moved to a four day school week. This was primarily to address problems with budget and teacher recruitment. But researchers have found that this restructuring has had some surprising benefits.
17 Οκτ 2024 · Districts adopting a four-day school week in recent years have increasingly made the move in hopes of boosting teacher recruitment and retention. But a new study adds to a small but...
6 Απρ 2023 · Though the four-day school week can, at first, seem like an appealing solution to some of the problems that beset schools across the United States, in the long run the benefits may not outweigh the drawbacks—both in slowing learning, and by papering over the deeper issues schools and teachers face.
15 Ιουλ 2024 · The four-day week requires substantial schedule changes as schools must increase the length of their school day to meet minimum instructional hour requirements. Although some schools have indicated this policy eases financial pressures, it is unknown whether there is an impact on student outcomes.
1 Σεπ 2023 · The study found that after 2 years of a 4-day school week, retention was 3% lower for teachers overall and 5% lower for veteran teachers of 15 years or more in schools with 4-day weeks compared to similar schools with traditional schedules. Since the 4-day week often compensates for a lower salary, researchers concluded that teachers who left ...
24 Οκτ 2024 · Districts often turn to the four-day schedule in the hope of reducing costs, improving attendance, and increasing teacher recruitment and retention. While the first goal is often achieved (though savings are small), evidence regarding the latter two is mixed.
