When we think of schools around the world that are changing from a traditional five day school week to a four-day school we think “okay why not” but there are actually both pros and cons about having a four day school week. Faced with unstable fuel and energy prices and rising education costs, school districts across the nation are considering ways in which to reduce their money and increase use of limited resources. Leadership is one of the main things students need work on when having a four day school week. Also, professional development for teachers is a big thing for a four day school week. The lack of revenue causes schools to look at ways to reduce money such as a four day school week.
The four day school week has been suggested as one of the many solutions to address budget shortfalls. “The four day school week can look different from state to state and even district to district, but generally, it can be defined as one in which a school increases the hours in session for four days of the week so it can be closed one day”.(Johnson) The impact of the four day school week is generally considered in four areas to determine if it is a good decision for their district. One of the areas is financial savings. The four day school week can be realized in several areas. Transportation costs are reduced as the district eliminates transportation one day a week. This elimination also reduces the amount of fuel, oil, salaries and supervisory costs. Another area in which costs are