‘I don’t see it ever going away’: Teachers praise La Vernia ISD’s transition to four-day school week

A school in Florida announced that the school week will have four days instead of five. It is the Destiny High School, an institution that could set a precedent in the United States with this measure that will govern from the school year 2025-2026.The reason for this radical change in a school in FloridaThrough a statement, the school announced the reasons that motivated the modification. “This decision reflects the school’s commitment to academ…

‘I don’t see it ever going away’: Teachers praise La Vernia ISD’s transition to four-day school week

The La Vernia Independent School District transitioned to a four-day school week in 2023. Isaiah Alonzo, a junior high teacher, said there was a lot of hesitation and mixed emotions from the community at first. But once things got started, the community adjusted, and it’s worked out for them.“I don’t see it, hopefully, ever going away. And I personally, even our teachers talk about it. How could we ever go back to a five-day week?” Alonzo said. …

Voters to decide on keeping four-day school week in Jefferson County district

Under a 2024 state law meant to discourage four-day weeks, some districts need voter approval to start or continue the shortened schedule.

LISD Going to 5/4-Day Weeks in 2025-26 - Lexington Leader

The Lexington ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2025- 2026 school year calendar at the regular monthly Board meeting on March 17th. The new calendar features 4-day school weeks ( Monday through Thursday) for the majority of the year. Students will attend school on Fridays during the first five weeks of the school year and during the month of January. The new calendar was developed by the LISD District Educational Improvement Committee (DEIC), a…

Mexia ISD board finalizes 4-day school week

The Mexia Independent School District Board of Trustees reaffirmed that the district will transition to a four-day week starting next ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today!Read more about Mexia ISD board finalizes 4-day school week

Four-day workweeks to become mandatory in Canada

The benefits of a four-day workweek have been in conversation for many years now and have even been adopted by various companies across the country. However, in light of recent national stressors, Canadian businesses are making the four-day workweek mandatory indefinitely. The rationale Anyone who’s worked a full-time job knows that weekends would be better as three days: one for productivity, one for fun, and one for rest. However, there are re…