4 day public school week

The two articles assigned address the controversial topic of schools converting to a four-day school week. The main reason for this transition would be for schools to save money which was discussed in both articles. Many schools found that eliminating Fridays can save money on transportation, heating, food services and substitute teachers. The articles also stated that the number of student, teacher and staff absences also declined. Students' scores increased which they believe is due …

…A shorter school week would require teachers to adjust to a longer school day and change their methods of teaching in order to keep student attention at high levels. Teachers would have probably overhaul their curriculum as well in order for their lessons to be taught in the new timeframe. Overall, I feel these schools which have already converted to a four-day school week have not taken sufficient time to think their decision through completely.