The San Francisco Chronicle (7/19, Freedburg) reported that "many California districts are...shortening their school year amid a sustained and draining budget crisis." A survey by California Watch shows that 16 "of the state's 30 largest school districts...are reducing the number of days in the academic year" by up to five days. In addition to furlough days, "many districts also will eliminate" teacher work days reserved for "class preparation, staff training, or parent conferences." School districts expect large savings with the reductions. For instance, "in Los Angeles...cutting the year to 175 days will save $145 million." And, in the smaller Freemont district, officials "will save $5.8 million by reducing the school year by three days."
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