Missouri Four-Day School Crackdown Confronts Independence

Today's reporting from progressives mostly offers high praise that sounds like it was written by the teachers' union. 

However . . .

It's important to remember that the high praise for this shorter work-week hasn't garnered universal support from families. 

Accordingly, here's a peek at the upcoming showdown . . .

"Missouri lawmakers last session required larger school districts get voter approval to implement a four-day week. Independence will need it by the 2026-2027 school year in order to continue.

"The shortened week drew scrutiny from lawmakers who worried about families who don’t have child care on the extra day off and constituents who didn’t feel their voice was heard when the school district made the switch.

"Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick launched an unprompted audit into the Independence School District in May because of its four-day school week and because it’s one of the state’s larger school districts."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

 KCUR: Independence attracted more teachers thanks to 4-day school. A Missouri law could end it