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....
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...
The Independence School District near Kansas City is the largest school district in Missouri to move to a four-day school week. About 150 of Missouri’s more than 500 school districts operate on a shortened school week. However, State Senator Doug Beck, D-Affton, wants...
In 2018, the Missouri Legislature passed an expansion of K-12 student access to online learning. This session, the General Assembly is being asked to let virtual schools count the enrollment of its full-time students instead of the school district where the students...
