独立,密苏里州,选民 批准延长他们的四天 每周学校课 10年。 Independence, Missouri, voters approve extending their four-day school week for 10 more years.

密苏里州独立市的选民同意继续该区为期四天的学校周, 61.7%的选民赞成, Voters in Independence, Missouri, approved continuing the district’s four-day school week, with 61.7% in favor, securing the schedule for another decade. 该区是采用该模式的密苏里州最大的区,在2022年进行了这一改革,以解决教师短缺问题,并报告说提高了学生的留校率和熟练程度。 The district, the largest in Missouri to adopt the model, implemented the change in 2022 to address teacher shortages, reporting improved retention and student proficiency. 州法律要求超过30 000名居民的选民批准,以维持选举时间表,推动选举。 A state law requires voter approval for districts over 30,000 residents to maintain the schedule, prompting the election. 虽然一些家长注意到一些好处,如心理健康和功课时间有所改善,但对儿童保育和学生疲劳症的关切依然存在。 While some parents note benefits like better mental health and homework time, concerns remain about childcare and student fatigue. 正在把这项决定看成是面临类似人员配置挑战的其他县的潜在模式。 The decision is being watched as a potential model for other districts facing similar staffing challenges.