Four-day school weeks gain popularity in Peach County
Peach County Georgia, facing a $1 million shortfall, adopted a four-day week, extending daily classes to cover more material. Superintendent Susan Clark reports higher test scores and attendance, 80 percent graduation projection, and $400,000 annual savings while after school tutoring expands. Critics note scant research on outcomes.
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