Watch Why School Should Only Be 4 Days a Week DNews Video

Haha. Kids are starting school in the States, so I figured this would be appropriate.

“In states where winter is marked by frigid temperatures and warm mittens, kids of all ages have traditions and rituals for conjuring up snow days.

“These kids can be found sleeping with a spoon under their pillow, putting their pajamas on backwards, or tossing ice cubes in the toilet.

“Students will do just about anything for an extra day off school – and how surprised would they be if this were a permanent feature of their week?

“What if instead of a five-day week, school districts switched to a four-day week?

“A concept dating back to the 1930’s, economic hardships now have districts examining and implementing this option more than ever before.”

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