4-Day School Weeks: Crazy or Genius?

Teachers Off Duty

Bored Teachers

Comedy, Stand-up

4.6 • 2.2K Ratings

🗓️ 23 June 2024

⏱️ 54 minutes

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Summary

We have a feeling the five-day school week is outdated…

Welcome back to another episode of Teachers Off Duty! In this episode, Bri Richardson, Jess Smith, and Devin Siebold discuss a hot topic in the education world: 4-day school weeks.

With the constant pressure to improve student performance and reduce costs, many school districts are considering switching to a 4-day school week. On paper, it seems like a win-win situation - students get an extra day off and schools save money. But is it really that simple?

This week we break down the pros and cons of 4-day school weeks. Together, we dive into the potential benefits, such as increased attendance and improved teacher morale, as well as the potential challenges, such as longer school days and the impact on working parents.

But it's not just about the logistics. We also explore the potential impact on student learning and achievement. Are longer weekends really beneficial for students? Will they fall behind in their studies? Our panel shares their personal experiences and research-based evidence to shed light on these important questions.

Jump right to it!

2:45 Four-Day School Potential

6:30 Unschooling Defined

11:15 Public vs. Unschooling

17:40 Five-Day Grind Issues

23:50 Year-Round Schooling Debate

29:05 Educational System Overhaul

Watch us question tradition on this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty.

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