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Rockport-Fulton ISD board opens discussion on four-day school week; superintendent flags academic and equity concerns
Summary
The board discussed exploring four-day and year-round calendar options. Dr. Austin said research shows limited cost savings and slower academic growth in four-day models; the district will add calendar questions to staff and parent surveys and bring the issue to DEIC for further study.
Board members at Rockport-Fulton ISD on Oct. 14 opened an exploratory discussion about a four-day school week and alternative calendar models while Dr. Austin warned of potential academic and equity trade-offs.
Dr. Austin said she had begun preliminary research, including an Education Week summary and outreach to other Texas districts, and she summarized findings: four-day-week pilots typically do not produce substantial cost…
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