Schools are increasingly adopting a four-day week.
OAN’s Chloe Hauxwell
3:22 PM – Monday, September 25, 2023
Schools across the country are embracing the four-day week.
Hundreds of institutions are using this strategy to retain teachers amid a shortage and to improve the lives of students and faculty.
The four-day week has become a trend following the COVID-19 lockdowns. Many schools are either skipping Mondays or Fridays.
While schools are looking to hold on to teachers, some parents are unhappy with the change as it forces them to arrange childcare for an extra day.
Researchers have also pointed out that this solution may only be a band-aid fix.
“If we’re thinking about you know, retention because teachers are stressed out and now, they only have to deal with it for four days instead of five. So maybe they’ll stay in the classroom longer,” Christopher Doss, a policy researcher at RAND Corporation stated. “You know that that may or may not be true, but at the end of the day, you’re not really looking at the underlying causes of stress in the education system, whether that be kind of financial budgets that are too small or if we’re talking about mental health or other types of stress that teachers and students face.”
The change comes as states have been reporting a lag in academic preparedness in kids.
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How are parents coping with the inconvenience of arranging childcare for the additional day off?
Ed on the latest news with OAN’s Chloe Hauxwell.
Benefits and Challenges of the Four-Day Week in Schools
In recent times, schools across the United States have been adopting a four-day week as a strategy to address various issues. This approach has gained popularity, especially in the aftermath of the COVID-19 lockdowns. With hundreds of institutions implementing this change, the four-day week has become a trend.
The primary motivation behind adopting a four-day week is to retain teachers amidst a shortage and to improve the overall well-being of students and faculty. By reducing the number of workdays, educators can have more time for rest and relaxation, leading to reduced stress and burnout.
However, this change has raised concerns among some parents who now need to arrange childcare for an extra day. The inconvenience caused by the altered schedule has been a topic of debate among parents and educators alike. While schools aim to address teacher retention, they must also consider the needs and concerns of parents.
Despite the potential benefits, researchers have cautioned that the four-day week may only serve as a temporary solution and not address the underlying causes of stress in the education system. Christopher Doss, a policy researcher at RAND Corporation, emphasizes the importance of understanding the root causes of stress, such as financial constraints and mental health issues, that teachers and students face daily.
Moreover, the change to a four-day week comes at a time when states have reported a lag in academic preparedness among students. This raises questions about the impact of reducing instructional time on student academic progress.
As schools continue to navigate the challenges brought about by the pandemic, it is crucial for educators, policymakers, and parents to engage in thoughtful discussions to find long-term solutions that address the various concerns surrounding the implementation of a four-day week.
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