Missouri Resources

Missouri has been at the center of the four-day school week movement, with a large share of its districts on the schedule and a 2024 law (Senate Bill 727) reshaping how districts adopt it. This section gathers the Missouri-specific resources - our research, the data, and the districts. Explore the topics below, which are also listed in the menu at left.

Dr. Turner's Research - peer-reviewed studies from the Missouri State University research team.

Missouri Implementation Research - state studies of the four-day week's effects on achievement and school finance.

District Map & School List - a map and contact list of Missouri districts using the four-day week.

SB 727 FAQ - what the 2024 law requires, plus the results of district elections to keep the four-day week.

Missouri Teacher Shortage Data - the staffing pressures driving many districts' decisions.

Sample Calendars - example four-day-week calendars from Missouri districts.