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Candidates split on the four-day school week; some cite staffing gains, others call for five-day return
Summary
Emmett School District candidates expressed differing views on the district's four-day school week: supporters credited it with attracting higher-quality applicants, while opponents said it undermines daily instruction and retention.
Candidates at the Emmett School District forum gave mixed assessments of the district's four-day school week.
Terry Jones said the district has benefited and credited the four-day week with helping hire higher-quality staff: "Before the 4 day came into being, we were...hiring teachers that required a provisional. Today...we hired a new principal...well over 15 applicants for it and quality…
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