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4-day week official at Collins-Maxwell despite early criticism

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COLLINS, Iowa -- Despite facing heavy criticism when initially introduced, the board officially confirmed the 4-day school week at Collins-Maxwell for the upcoming school year. The 4-day week was introduced to Collins-Maxwell over a year ago but was tabled after receiving serious criticism. Parents worried about childcare, meals, and quality of education. "Some of the people had concerns about childcare, what their kids are going to do on that d…

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4-day week official at Collins-Maxwell despite early criticism

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Yet another school district shifts to 4-day week and parents are sounding off

When talking with other parents I know, it's hard not to sound like a grumpy old man when we get around to discussing school schedules. "Am I the only one who feels like kids have so many days off? I never got that many days off when I was a kid! And I had to go work in the coal mine after, too!" I know what I sound like, but I just can't help it.In Georgia, where I live, we have a shorter summer break than some other parts of the country. But m…

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UCISD to operate four-day class week for majority of 2025-26 school year - Uvalde Leader News

Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District trustees adopted this calendar for the 2025-26 year. Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District students will have four-day school weeks with Friday or Monday off for about 25 of the 43 weeks between the first day of school Aug. 6 and last day May 28. Teachers will report for professional development for 17 of those student holidays. In the current school year, trustees allocated five days for…

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FOX 28 Spokane

Lakeland School District debates four-day school week

RATHDRUM, Idaho – Parents in the Lakeland School District are expressing support for a four-day school week, but school board members are not convinced it's the right focus. During a meeting on Wednesday night, board members voiced concerns about the proposal. "I'm shocked," one board member said. Another added, "I really don't understand why this

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