Managing the four-day school week: Essential insights for primary school administrators

In an era of rapidly escalating teacher shortages, primary school administrators are increasingly confronted with the dual challenge of maintaining operational efficiency and upholding educational standards. In response to this new reality, many school administrators across Europe have devised innovative strategies to restructure education without compromising on its quality. Probably one of the most promising yet challenging initiatives to date is the introduction of a four-day school week. However, several questions linger about the essential factors primary school administrators should consider when implementing a four-day school week. To help them in this quest, we will delve into the conditions under which the four-day school week might be successful, and describe the benefits it may offer to teachers, parents, and school administrators.