DES MOINES, Iowa — The Saydel Community School District is thriving after switching to a four-day school week last year.
After two and a half years of consideration, Saydel transitioned to a four-day school week at the start of the 2024-25 school year.
Todd Martin, Superintendent of the Saydel School District, said the main reasons for the switch was for wellness of staff and students, as well as recruitment and retention of teachers. Since the change, Saydel has received quadruple the amount of teacher applications…