PBS News Hour

Schools turn to 4-day week to cope with staffing shortfalls

Across the country, more school districts are making the change to a four-day school week. NewsHour Communities Correspondent Gabrielle Hays traveled to one of those districts in Missouri to see how teachers and parents are adjusting.

Schools turn to 4-day week to cope with staffing shortfalls

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