Degree Name
Doctor of Education
Department
Educational Administration
First Advisor
Colwell, William B.
Abstract
The four-day school week is a growing trend in the state of Missouri. As of 2023, 144 public schools are utilizing a four-day school week. Studies have shown a multitude of reasons school districts are making the change, such as financial savings, teacher recruitment, and teacher retention. Studies have also found mixed results regarding the impact of a four-day school week on student performance. Initially, student scores do not appear to be impacted. However, studies have shown districts implementing a four-day school week greater than five years begin to see a decline in student performance on state assessments. The research on student achievement in Missouri is limited, and it is unclear how the transition to a four-day school week impacts student achievement in the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP).
Recommended Citation
Versemann, Stacey. "The Impact of a Four-Day and Five-Day School Week on Student Achievement in Reading and Math." (Jan 2024).