Four day school week not a budget panacea

Kids, teachers and parents in another Minnesota community are preparing to adjust their routines a bit. Next fall, the Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City school district plans to hold classes only four days a week. Many other districts are considering it -- especially in rural areas. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Minnesota Public Radio News reporter Tom Weber about the four day week.

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