Just watching an MSNBC story about many school districts moving to a 4 day week. They never once mentioned whether the school day was extended. Therefore I assume it wasn't.
I'm sure this is good for teachers and popular with students. But kids need more classroom hours to be ready for 21st Century life.
@sloudermilk
I think if it coincides with an average 4 day work week, it will be great. I don't think there is a study that says 5 days of school a week is the most beneficial over 4.
Kids also get so much homework, and I'm sure that will bleed into their 3 day weekend.
If the studies that show 4 days a work provide better productivity, why can't that hold true for learning?
@sloudermilk
I couldn't disagree more. I don't think more hours held captive in a classroom is the solution to our problems. Our public education system is under attack and has been for decades, slowly being dismantled and turned into glorified daycares. Getting good teachers who care are now a rarity, and even more so is the rarity they have support from administration and parents alike. Even the majority of parents look to have schools as a means of daycare.
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