Listen Live
St Jude banner
CLOSE
Laptop, portrait or online education with a mother and son in their home together for learning. Black family, computer or study with a woman and male child doing homework for remote school

Source: Adene Sanchez / Getty

North College Hill City Schools, in Southwest Ohio, has just approved a 4-day school week, and it may not be for reasons that you think.

Kickstarted by the pandemic and likely exacerbated because of unfit salaries, the nation is currently undergoing a teacher and substitute shortage that’s crippling school districts in Ohio. North College City Schools will now move to the new teaching model, which will allow teachers an extra day to plan, and students an extra day to catch up on assignments.

Get Breaking News & Exclusive Contest in Your Inbox:  

From FOX 8:

“You have a local community that decided the best way to serve the needs of students is to provide time,” Ohio Education Association President Scott DiMauro said. “I will say time is the most precious commodity that we have. Time for teachers to do all the work that is necessary for effective instruction to happen.”

55% of educators are thinking about leaving the profession sooner than planned according to a 2022 study from the National Education Association. 

Finish this story [here].

Are you or your children ready for a 4-day week!?

RELATED: Thousands in Ohio Still Without Power Following Weekend Storms

RELATED: AEP Ohio confirms rate hike for customers

RELATED: Ohio Woman Arrested for Beating Man with Paper Towel Holder