The push for a four-day working week—typically a reduction of the usual work schedule to four days instead of the usual five, all while retaining full salary—has gathered momentum in the U.S. and ...

When the school bell rings in Independence, Missouri, this year, 14,000 students are trying something new: a four-day week, with Mondays off. And they're not alone. As kids head back to school this ...

School districts in Pennsylvania are now allowed to have classes four days a week instead of the traditional five-day school week, but it probably won’t happen anytime soon locally. Legislation signed ...

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The topic of a four-day school week is making headlines again in Oklahoma. About a decade ago, hundreds of districts made the switch as a way to save money. However, one of the ...

The number of schools opting for a shortened week is on the rise. So, too, is regard for the four-day schedule among educators and the public. The adoption of four-day weeks increased around 2008 as a ...

Contrary to the belief of many experts, the future of a 4-day work week doesn’t have to be limited to desk-based workers, according to a new study of public sector workers by the University of ...

Work four days and have a three-day weekend every week? When do we start? A new survey by ResumeBuilder.com shows the burgeoning movement for a four-day workweek is gaining steam. The one-sided ...

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