SHORTER WEEKS, STRONGER RECRUITS: Rural schools revamp schedules to attract Teachers

Rural school districts across the state are adopting shortened school weeks in an effort to recruit teachers, and although student outcome data is still being reviewed and considered, more districts are adopting flexible calendars that could be a draw for some educators.It was last January when Rotan ISD first considered a four-day school week for the 2023-2024 calendar. While trustees h...