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Promise and Peril of the Four-Day School Week
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What’s driving the rise of four-day school weeks across rural and smaller districts? Many schools are adopting the shorter schedule to help attract teachers and reduce absences, though early benefits vary by community. Researchers caution that long-term academic effects remain unclear, with some data showing mixed or minimal improvement. (Source: Stateline)