Another country could pilot a four-day school week. Here's why

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"A true four-day work week, as advocated for by the Four-Day Week Foundation, involves the meaningful reduction of working time as well as days. This means that working time will typically be reduced to 28-32 hours per week worked over four days. Importantly, this change is made without a reduction in pay and with expectations that overall productivity levels are maintained."

A news organisation deploys journalists across topics such as reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech, funds reporting through donations, and keeps content free from paywalls so reporting remains accessible. The organisation investigates financial and political activity and produces documentaries that spotlight American women fighting for reproductive rights. The Scottish government plans a pilot four-day school week to address teacher supply and wellbeing concerns. Teaching faces high stress, exhaustion and burnout that drive staff departures. A true four-day work week reduces working time to about 28–32 hours over four days without cutting pay and aims to maintain productivity. Trials across 61 UK organisations report improved work-life balance, reduced stress and lower employee absence, and international research shows similar outcomes.

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