Listen "The Four-Day School Week: Benefits and Challenges"
Episode Synopsis
Are shorter school weeks the solution to budget cuts and teacher shortages? Twenty-seven Iowa districts have moved to a four-day schedule, a change some families welcome but researchers say could hurt student achievement. Studies show mixed results, leaving educators uncertain about the long-term impact.
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