Jasper Independent School District, located about 130 miles northeast of Houston, is the latest district to change its schedules for the upcoming school year.
“It’s got its pros and cons,” Superintendent John Seybold said. “We talked to many districts, but the main thing is teacher recruitment. There is a nationwide teacher shortage [and] that’s the main driving force behind a four-day week.”As part of the move, the school board approved a $3,000 retention incentive for teachers and $1,500 for staff. Both will be paid in three installments.
“Ultimately, we are in the kid business, and the best thing we can do for kids is put the best possible teachers in front of them,” Seybold said. Over in Sugar Land, many parents from the Fort Bend Independent School District had mixed feelings about the thought of switching from a normal five-day school week to four days.“I think it’s a good idea. I mean, most kids can get everything done within four days and stay on track with curriculum,” parent Frank Ochoa said. “And they get to spend more time at home with their families.”Here’s the schools adopting the new policy.
Terrible idea. Contrary to popular opinion, school's primary purpose is to serve as daycare for working class parents - turning to a 4 day instead of a 5 day school week decreases that functionality, and will meet parent opposition sooner rather than later.
Then ya better add a 4 day work week.....
People need more quality education no less