A lack of teachers has Harlandale weighing the move, which is causing some to worry about child care and the change's effect on students.
In an effort to address staff retention, Harlandale ISD is considering a four-day school week, which more than 40 school districts across Texas have already adopted.The Harlandale Independent School District could be the first district in the region to move to a four-day school week as it struggles to recruit and retain the necessary number of qualified teachers.
According to numbers shared with the San Antonio Report, there are currently 57 vacancies in the district, with a total of 926 full-time teacher positions offered. The district did not provide specific numbers, but said teacher recruitment has become more difficult in recent years, pointing to a Charles Butt Foundation poll that showed 77% of teachers
“We’re open to new things,” she said. “If they are able to extend the school day, that would work, or extra work to be sent home to be studied.” Mariana Veraza, a spokeswoman for the district, said that if the plan moves forward, a school would be opened to provide that care. Reid said concerns about child care were brought up early on, but have mostly worked themselves out. The district offers after-school programs and a half-day option for students who need it.
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