Four Day School Week Discussed

The idea of a four day school week was discussed at last night's school board meeting. A petition was provided to the school board signed by 61 teachers and school employees who are in favor of the idea. Most of the people attending last night's meeting appeared to be in favor of the idea. It was pointed out that moving to the four day week would not only help in this budget crisis, but perhaps free up funds to reinstate programs such as chemistry, computer classes, band for elementary students and a second language class for elementary students. It was pointed out that a four day week would extend the school day by approximately 50 minutes.

This research paper: Research Brief: A Review of the Evidence on the Four-Day School Week was provided to offer some background on the idea. It was also pointed out that 20 of New Mexico's 89 school districts are already on a four day week and a four day week does not seem to affect AYP one way or another.