When the school bell rings in Independence, Missouri, this year, 14,000 students are trying something new: a four-day week, with Mondays off. And they’re not alone. As kids head back to school this year, a growing number will be returning to a four-day school week.
Hundreds of districts across the country have moved to adopt the alternative weekly schedule in recent years. CBS News correspondent Bradley Blackburn looked at why some larger school districts are now taking this step — and what it means for teachers, students and families.
It’ll be painful for lower income families unless their communities organize childcare co-ops.
One side benefit may be in making more conversation about a 4-day work week.
Knowing how things always tend to work out. The 4 day work week will be Monday through Thursday and not be helpful at all.
The people on the bottom, at the lowest income level will never have the 4 day work week in their lifetime. That’s a middle class dream.