Spending Reform Idea
The Associated Press reports that, in some states, school districts in rural areas are using a four-day school week to save money on transportation, heating, and substitute teachers. Students attend school longer hours to make up for attending fewer days. There's less teacher and student absenteeism. And education performance is enhanced. It saves money, improves education, and doesn't require an income tax.

"In many rural areas, the change allows schools to keep art, music, and other classes that are often cut in tight budgets," reports the AP.

Education Week reported in 1997 on an Arkansas school district that instituted the 4-day school week and saved enough money to pay for a pre-school program, tutoring, and subsidized college courses. And this piece at Education-World.com documents the progress a year later.