The district said it had 40 teacher vacancies at the start of the 2022-2023 school year compared to usually having only about 12. On Monday night, they meet with parents to make the final vote.
If it passes, the school year would start a few days earlier in August and end a few days later in May. The school day would also extend approximately 25 minutes.For many, the idea of having to provide an extra day of childcare is a major issue.But other parents and teachers say the shorter week means more rest and a break from long commutes.
For the district, the shortened week is a recruiting tool. Crosby ISD had 40 teacher vacancies at the start of the 2022-2023 school year. Usually, the district would have about a dozen openings.Most of the districts in the state that have made the move are small and rural. Experts say that's because those districts struggle the most with recruiting teachers and paying for staff.
Trustees at Houston ISD, the state's largest school district, are not considering moving to a four-day school week.
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