https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/school-schedules School Schedules en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:55:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/skimping-on-recess-wont-fix-test-scores-experts-say/2026/09 Parent advocates are spreading the research-backed message: Kids need to move during the school day. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:55:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/skimping-on-recess-wont-fix-test-scores-experts-say/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/states-start-to-crack-down-on-4-day-school-weeks/2026/07 Measures limiting when schools can adopt shortened schedules center on maintaining academic achievement. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:16:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/states-start-to-crack-down-on-4-day-school-weeks/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/principals-find-creative-ways-to-carve-out-teacher-collaboration-time/2026/07 Collaboration needs time and intent. How three principals manage that for their teachers Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:08:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/principals-find-creative-ways-to-carve-out-teacher-collaboration-time/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-students-lose-when-recess-is-squeezed-out-of-the-schedule/2026/06 Two professors discuss why recess is not a priority in the education system and equity issues amongst students. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:20:03 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-students-lose-when-recess-is-squeezed-out-of-the-schedule/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/when-should-schools-make-time-for-pd-what-educators-and-families-think/2026/05 Educators see in-service and early-release days as practical times for PD. Families don't always agree. Mon, 18 May 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/when-should-schools-make-time-for-pd-what-educators-and-families-think/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-these-schools-doubled-teacher-planning-time/2026/05 A California pilot program adjusted school schedules to give teachers more time. Wed, 06 May 2026 23:46:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-these-schools-doubled-teacher-planning-time/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-if-we-want-teachers-to-stay-principals-must-lead-differently/2026/05 Here are three ways school leaders can make teaching feel more sustainable. Tue, 05 May 2026 18:57:51 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-if-we-want-teachers-to-stay-principals-must-lead-differently/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-state-with-a-short-school-year-wants-to-stop-the-bleeding-of-classroom-time/2026/04 A new order aims to discourage districts from reducing instructional hours to fill budget gaps. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:18:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-state-with-a-short-school-year-wants-to-stop-the-bleeding-of-classroom-time/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-4-day-school-week-what-research-shows-about-the-alternative-schedule/2026/04 More schools have shifted to the four-day week. How common is it? Does it save money and attract teachers? Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:15:44 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-4-day-school-week-what-research-shows-about-the-alternative-schedule/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teens-are-sleeping-less-why-schools-should-be-worried/2026/03 Lack of sleep is directly tied to lower academic performance. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:45:13 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teens-are-sleeping-less-why-schools-should-be-worried/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-happens-when-a-shorter-school-calendar-meets-chronic-absenteeism/2026/03 Short academic years hinder efforts to catch up students, study finds. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:54:04 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-happens-when-a-shorter-school-calendar-meets-chronic-absenteeism/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/the-state-of-teaching/2026/teaching-learning/teacher-morale-in-2026-five-takeaways See five highlights from EdWeek's annual, national survey of U.S. teachers. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/the-state-of-teaching/2026/teaching-learning/teacher-morale-in-2026-five-takeaways https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/do-4-day-school-weeks-attract-and-retain-better-teachers-what-the-largest-study-yet-says/2026/01 Shortened schedules may do less than district leaders hope to improve turnover and teacher quality. Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:09:56 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/do-4-day-school-weeks-attract-and-retain-better-teachers-what-the-largest-study-yet-says/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/how-one-district-uses-ai-to-build-more-efficient-master-school-schedules/2025/12 In tight budgetary times, AI can find savings in schools' class schedules. Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:00:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/how-one-district-uses-ai-to-build-more-efficient-master-school-schedules/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/do-students-get-enough-recess-what-teachers-think/2025/11 The EdWeek Research Center surveyed teachers about how much recess their students need, and get. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 21:51:46 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/do-students-get-enough-recess-what-teachers-think/2025/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-guide-to-building-a-school-calendar-that-maximizes-attendance/2025/10 Districts strategically schedule long weekends, work days, and spirit weeks to help boost attendance. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 20:28:36 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-guide-to-building-a-school-calendar-that-maximizes-attendance/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/as-schools-grow-more-culturally-diverse-calendar-planning-gets-more-complicated/2025/10 Districts have added holidays like Diwali to their calendars to reflect demographic shifts in enrollment. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 20:20:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/as-schools-grow-more-culturally-diverse-calendar-planning-gets-more-complicated/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/should-schools-start-before-or-after-labor-day-the-debate-explained/2025/08 Most districts now start before Labor Day. For holdouts, it's often about more than just tradition. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 18:17:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/should-schools-start-before-or-after-labor-day-the-debate-explained/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-how-i-design-a-master-schedule-no-one-hates/2025/08 Here are the three priorities that guide my school’s planning process. Tue, 05 Aug 2025 17:25:34 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-how-i-design-a-master-schedule-no-one-hates/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/4-day-school-weeks-may-have-diminishing-returns-for-teacher-recruitment/2025/07 Leaders need to consider wider teacher pools when deciding whether to adopt four-day weeks. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 20:52:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/4-day-school-weeks-may-have-diminishing-returns-for-teacher-recruitment/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/school-start-times-and-student-sleep-explained/2025/06 Pediatricians want school to start later so older students can get more sleep. Districts say that's easier said than done. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 21:22:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/school-start-times-and-student-sleep-explained/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-this-districts-solution-to-teacher-burnout-4-day-school-weeks/2025/06 A small Ohio district uses a four-day school week to recruit and retain teachers, while improving their work-life balance. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:58:06 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-this-districts-solution-to-teacher-burnout-4-day-school-weeks/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/middle-schools-often-prioritize-english-and-math-over-other-subjects-should-they/2025/06 An Illinois district is equalizing time across the four major content areas. But the decision comes with trade-offs. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 20:41:46 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/middle-schools-often-prioritize-english-and-math-over-other-subjects-should-they/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-how-one-school-transformed-early-release-days-with-outdoor-learning/2025/03 This Vermont school uses Project Wild to build school connection and social-emotional learning on early release days. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:02:18 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-how-one-school-transformed-early-release-days-with-outdoor-learning/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/middle-school-is-tough-for-boys-one-school-found-the-secret-sauce-for-success/2025/01 Hands-on learning, choice, and other evidence-based practices help boys thrive. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/middle-school-is-tough-for-boys-one-school-found-the-secret-sauce-for-success/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-boy-friendly-changes-look-like-at-every-grade-level/2025/01 An all-boys school gave students more autonomy and time for socializing. The results have been powerful. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-boy-friendly-changes-look-like-at-every-grade-level/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/4-day-school-weeks-and-their-surprising-effect-on-teacher-turnover/2024/10 Four-day school weeks are more popular than ever. But a main district desire in making the switch might not pan out, new research suggests. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 17:22:27 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/4-day-school-weeks-and-their-surprising-effect-on-teacher-turnover/2024/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/dont-just-blame-social-media-for-kids-poor-mental-health-blame-a-lack-of-sleep/2024/09 Research shows that poor sleep leads to poor mental health—a link that experts say is overshadowed by the frenzy over social media. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 20:35:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/dont-just-blame-social-media-for-kids-poor-mental-health-blame-a-lack-of-sleep/2024/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/as-districts-weigh-4-day-weeks-research-overlooks-their-most-pressing-questions/2024/06 A new, searchable dashboard will help district leaders explore research on four-day school weeks. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 21:18:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/as-districts-weigh-4-day-weeks-research-overlooks-their-most-pressing-questions/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-complicated-fight-over-four-day-school-weeks/2024/05 Missouri lawmakers want to encourage large districts to maintain five-day weeks—even as four-day weeks grow more popular. Tue, 21 May 2024 19:56:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-complicated-fight-over-four-day-school-weeks/2024/05