An increasing number of school districts are adopting a shortened school week, dropping either Monday or Friday, according to Education Week. As of the 2024-25 academic year, more than 2,100 schools ...

School districts across the country are increasingly turning to four-day school weeks to save money, increase student attendance and recruit new teachers. But the trend isn’t taking hold in California ...

Dare we dream of swapping the 5 day work week for a 4 day weekend? According to a recent interview with Bill Gates, we could be heading that way, although it may not be for some time. As the 4-day ...

The Independence School District administrative offices on Forest Avenue in Independence, Missouri. A new Missouri law requires the school district to get voter approval to continue the four-day week.

A century ago, the five-day working week helped reshape society. It was introduced at scale by industrial pioneers to address not only worker wellbeing but also economic pressures. US industrialist ...

4 Day Week Global is No. 40 on the list of the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies of 2024. Explore the full list of companies that are reshaping industries and culture. The nonprofit 4 Day Week ...

KSHB 41 reporter Claire Bradshaw covers eastern Jackson County, including Blue Springs and Independence. Share your story idea with Claire. Independence School District voters will decide Tuesday ...