Watch: The Rise of the Four-day School Week in Missouri

The four-day school week (4DSW) has become increasingly popular in Missouri in recent years. As of fall 2023, 33 percent of all Missouri traditional public school districts have adopted this schedule. But how much do we know about its impact on student achievement, district finances, teacher recruitment and retention, or parental satisfaction? The short answer is: not as much as you might expect.

Learn more about what the available literature says about the impact of the switch to the 4DSW and what Missouri parents think about the four-day schedule.