Exploration of Motivations for Adopting a Four-Day School Week or Year Round Calendars: Evidence from Arkansas

Authors

Sarah C. McKenzie, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Josh B. McGee, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Kate Barnes, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Document Type

Brief

Publication Date

3-8-2023

Keywords

Non-traditional calendar; four-day school week; year around calendars; mental health

Series Title

Office for Education Policy

Series Number

Volume 20, Issue 2

Abstract

This brief provides an overview of the motivations for Arkansas school districts adopting a four-day school week or year-round calendar. In addition to examining these motivations, this brief provides an overview of the districts adopting non-traditional calendars and policy recommendations for districts and communities considering changing calendars.

Citation

McKenzie, S. C., McGee, J. B., & Barnes, K. (2023). Exploration of Motivations for Adopting a Four-Day School Week or Year Round Calendars: Evidence from Arkansas. Policy Briefs. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/oepbrief/167