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But as districts struggle to recruit and retain teachers, the idea of implementing a four-day workweek ? where teachers attend school one day a week without students or have the day completely off to plan ahead and catch up on tasks ? is gaining traction.

The research is mixed on the impact of four-day weeks on student achievement, but most studies find small to medium negative impacts on achievement on average. These negative effects are roughly equivalent to a student being two to seven weeks behind where they would have been if they had stayed on a five-day week.

THE SCHEDULE IS INEQUITABLE A shorter week sounds like an A+ idea for school districts and teachers. However, critics of the four-day school week find it problematic in its inequity, particularly for lower income families. In many American households, the adults work eight-hour days at least five days a week.

Potential Disadvantages: Some schools experienced a short term drop in student achievement during the first and second years of implementation. Lack of childcare options for younger students on the days that school is not in session.

Fewer hours mean lower grades, research shows Students on a four-day schedule, especially those with the least hours in school, have lower English language arts and math scores than students on a five-day schedule.

Pros and Cons of a Four-Day School Week ATTRACT MORE TEACHERS. ... SAVE MONEY. ... IMPROVE EMPLOYEES' WORK-LIFE BALANCE. ... Built-In Training Time. ... THE SCHEDULE IS INEQUITABLE. ... THE COST SAVINGS IS MINIMAL FOR MOST. ... LONGER DAYS ARE TOUGH ON YOUNGER STUDENTS.

By altering the traditional school schedule, the idea is that districts can save money. Each school day involves expenses like utilities and water consumption, as well as meals and cafeteria expenses. Many school staff members earn hourly wages, so labor savings can add up on the days when they do not work.