A Colorado school district will no longer have class on Mondays. According to reports, District 27J is attempting a $1 million experiment this year by cutting the school week to just four days.
Fox News reports that the new academic schedule is to cut cost and attract more teachers, however there are mixed reviews. The district says they will save money on running school buses and paying substitute teachers, but some parents are concerned about who will watch their children on Mondays while they are at work.
“We really feel like Monday is the day to prepare and to be better for kids,” Superintendent Chris Fiedler told USA Today. “This will give people a chance to have a weekend and then come in on Monday — whether they’re paid to or not because they’re doing that work anyway to be prepared for kids and to be better for kids.”
Because of the new Tuesday-Friday schedule, the school district has agreed to provide $30 child care on Mondays for students under 12. Thoughts, Roommates?
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