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Study finds job applications jumped 360% after Independence moved to four-day school week

Study finds job applications jumped 360% after Independence moved to four-day school week

by Anthony Morabith | Dec 30, 2024 | Business, Education, News

A new study found that 63% of teachers applying to work at the Independence School District said a four-day school week was among their top three reasons for applying. It showed that 27% of applicants rated the shortened week as their number one priority....
Gov. Parson signs pair of large education bills

Gov. Parson signs pair of large education bills

by Anthony Morabith | May 7, 2024 | Education, News, Politics / Govt

Gov. Mike Parson has signed a pair of education bills into law. Senate Bill 727 is sponsored by Sen. Andrew Koenig, R-Manchester, and House Bill 2287 is sponsored by Rep. Phil Christofanelli, R-St. Peters. The bills increase baseline teacher salary to $40,000...
Study finds job applications jumped 360% after Independence moved to four-day school week

Independence school district leader discusses proposed four-day school week restrictions

by Alisa Nelson | Mar 20, 2024 | Education, News, Politics / Govt

When the Missouri Legislature returns from spring break next week, it will be the House’s turn to review a wide-ranging education package. Among other things, the plan would restrict four-day school weeks. Senate Bill 727 would require districts with more than 30,000...
Missouri bill attempts to incentivize school five days a week, boost teacher pay

Missouri bill attempts to incentivize school five days a week, boost teacher pay

by Alisa Nelson | Feb 21, 2024 | Education, News

Roughly 170 of Missouri’s more than 500 school districts operate four days a week, but there’s a legislative effort that could limit who offers the shortened weeks. Sen. Doug Beck, D-Affton, wants to require districts with more than 30,000 residents to hold school...
Study: Four-day school weeks not helping or harming Missouri schools

Study: Four-day school weeks not helping or harming Missouri schools

by Alisa Nelson | Feb 6, 2024 | Education, News

A new study says four-day school weeks are not improving or hurting student achievement and school building growth in Missouri. During Tuesday’s Missouri Board of Education meeting, Amanda Weissman, Research Statistician Developer, and Jennifer Sabourin, Senior Policy...
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