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Four-day school week no problem for Missouri district

Five years ago, a district in Harrisburg, Missouri, switched to a four-day school week to save costs and retain staff members.

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Five years ago, a district in Harrisburg, Missouri, switched to a four-day school week to save costs and retain staff members. They increased the hours students attended school Tuesday through Friday, so they could take Monday off. Two years out, a survey of parents revealed a majority were satisfied with the setup. (Columbia Missourian)

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