Empty ClassroomI’m sure some students think it sounds too good to be true.

With schools facing budget cuts, some districts are implementing a four-day school week to save money.  How much money?  Annual utility costs can be cut by 10 to 15 percent by simply eliminating one school day each week.

It’s a great idea.  But not a new one.

In the oil crisis of the ’70s, and the gas crun [...]