More school districts in Missouri and Kansas are now holding classes for only four days out of the week, a trend that has taken off in recent years. An estimated 141 districts in Missouri and 25 in Kansas operate on this reduced schedule. The reasons are varied, ranging from budget constraints to a desire to attract and retain teachers, which is why the Independence school district is considering the option. See a map of all the schools with shortened weeks at the link in our bio ✏️ Natalie Wallington #KansasCity #KansasSchools #MissouriSchools #Budget #Education