Does the four-day school week work in Texas?

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Does the four-day school week work in Texas?

On Thursday afternoons, most kids are steeling themselves for the final day of the school week. But on Thursdays in the Athens Independent School District, the weekend starts now. Grandparent Maria Romero, while waiting in the carpool line, explained why she likes it. “For me right now I’m ok with four days, because that way […]

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