My school district switched to a 4-day school week. It’s been a game changer for teachers, who were previously leaving our schools in droves.
Gregg Klinginsmith, a Missouri superintendent, switched his district to a 4-day school week in 2019. The district nixed a day in an effort to keep teachers from leaving for better pay in bigger cities. Both students and teachers love the new schedule, and teacher retention is up after four years. This as-told-to essay is based …