Independence Public School District

Education | ARTICLE | June 23, 2026

The Continued Growth of the Four-Day School Week in Missouri

By Avery Frank | Read Time 3 min

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Education | ARTICLE | October 10, 2025

Four-Day School Week Votes and School Choice in Missouri

By Avery Frank | Read Time 4 min

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Education | ARTICLE | September 20, 2024

The Four-Day School Week Continues to Grow in Missouri

By Avery Frank | Read Time 2 min

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Education | ARTICLE | February 28, 2024

Considering the Four-Day School Week? Pilot It and Evaluate It

By James V. Shuls | Read Time 2 min

Classroom

Education | ARTICLE | October 4, 2023

Common Arguments for and Against the Four-Day School Week

By Avery Frank | Read Time 4 min

Education | ARTICLE | December 28, 2022

Open Enrollment for Increasingly Closed Doors

By Avery Frank | Read Time 4 min

Education | ARTICLE | December 27, 2022

Does the Independence School District Have a Teacher Shortage Problem? 2022 Data Update

By James V. Shuls | Read Time 3 min

Student learning online

Education | ARTICLE | October 7, 2022

DESE’s Rulemaking Circumvents Intent of Virtual School Law

By James V. Shuls | Read Time 4 min

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State and Local Government | ARTICLE | April 24, 2020

Missouri Auditor Blasts Jackson County Anti-Crime Program

By Patrick Tuohey | Read Time 2 min

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