Loose Ends: On a four-day week

The school district is facing massive budget cuts and once again a four-day school week is under consideration. As an elementary school teacher during those years, I had mixed feelings about it. I was a traditionalist and believed in the educational philosophy that an increased amount of time in the classroom and a longer school year could only increase all students’ chances for success.
However, I was a realist and understood the school board felt…