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Cutting school... by 20%

Oct 26, 2023 · 23m
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  • Around 900 U.S. school districts (7% of all districts) have adopted four-day school weeks to attract teachers without cutting pay
  • Teachers and parents support the four-day model, but the episode examines whether it benefits students academically
  • Four-day weeks represent a significant shift in public education structure with substantial data available to evaluate effectiveness

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