Indiana Schools Weigh Four-Day Week | Indianapolis News

Indiana’s education department is rolling out new rules for schools eyeing a four-day week, inspired by Vinton Elementary’s stunning success — attendance soared, discipline dropped 40%, and reading scores jumped 16% in just one year. The extra day off is boosting mental health for students and teachers alike, with parent support climbing from 50% to 81%. But a new state law now requires schools to have top-tier “A” ratings, offer free enrichment programs, and pay teachers at least $45K — a hurdle many high-poverty schools fear they can’t clear, even as the data proves the model works. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ba60cb8c3f08a54a