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Four-Day School Weeks Are Growing: What Parents Need to Know

More school districts are moving to four-day school weeks, a trend drawing attention from parents and educators. Supporters point to savings on costs and potential benefits for teacher recruitment and retention, while parents weigh challenges like arranging childcare on the fifth day and concerns about lost instructional time. The shift is prompting families to ask how their schools' calendars, schedules and learning expectations could change.

Why now: Parents are reacting to the spread of four-day school week policies and what they mean for childcare and learning.

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