Schools may trim week to stretch funds
Facing cuts, districts nationwide weigh a four‑day week to save money without laying off staff. Proposals arise from small rural districts to large urban systems like Broward County. Education experts caution about mixed effects on students and child care for families.
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Students study the Great low mood amid economic downturn
Miami eighth graders compare the Great low mood to the 1930s with questions about a new recession. Teachers say current events boost interest, with students noting spending cuts and concerns about college loans and public schools as they learn from history.
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