Exploration of Academic Outcomes in Arkansas's Four-Day School Weeks and Year-Round Calendars

Authors

Sarah McKenzie, University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFollow
Josh McGee, University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFollow
Kathryn L. Barnes, University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFollow
Charlene A. Reid, University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFollow

Document Type

Brief

Publication Date

11-29-2023

Keywords

Four-Day School Weeks; Year-Round Calendars; Student Achievement; Academic Growth; Attendance

Series Title

Office for Education Policy

Series Number

Volume 20, Issue 8

Abstract

This brief provides an overview of the findings from a research report examining the academic outcomes of Arkansas school districts using a four-day school week or year-round calendar. We aim to shed light on trends related to academic outcomes. We assess the impacts of recent calendar changes in this context and make recommendations.

Citation

McKenzie, S., McGee, J., Barnes, K. L., & Reid, C. A. (2023). Exploration of Academic Outcomes in Arkansas's Four-Day School Weeks and Year-Round Calendars. Policy Briefs. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/oepbrief/171