by Caroline Kimball, Communications Content Manager
Is a four-day school week really part of our future?
Today, over 900 schools in 26 states are participating in this new way of learning. As a result, participating schools have been able to cut costs on transportation and food while also boosting teacher morale.
Since COVID, nearly 40% of teachers have resigned. Teachers across the country are worn out, and this new method is an attempt to alleviate the toll.
Kevin Jones, dean of Ĺ School of Education, sat down with Spectrum News1 to discuss this new trend.
“Retention is especially important right now, as teachers are vacating their posts across the nation,” said Jones.