US News & World Report (10/16, Sheehy) reports in its "High School Notes" blog that some 300 US school districts have moved to a four-day week in order to save on transportation, utility, and janitorial costs, noting that more districts are considering similar plans. "But the shorter week requires students to power through longer days when they are in school in order to meet minimum class time requirements set by states. US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan has spoken out against four-day weeks, and school boards in several states have shot down attempts in their districts to move to shorter school weeks." However, despite criticisms, some proponents say the extra day off gives students increased focus and the opportunity to take college courses.
WNWO-TV Toledo, OH (10/16, 4:47 a.m. EDT) broadcast a report based closely on the above article, noting that Duncan "has spoken out against four-day weeks."
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