“It’s not like turning on, flipping a light switch when the lights go on or off and this problem goes away in a day, a week, or even a month,” Jefferson County Superintendent Walter Gonsoulin told employees recently.

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and the Diocese of Tulsa are seeking approval for an online program intended to serve students in mainly rural areas who otherwise have little choice beyond their local public schools.

Shorter schedules may make schools more attractive to applicants and reduce burnout but the most recent studies suggest that the four-day week may lead to significant learning losses that compound over time.

Regis Harris said his top picks were UGA, USC and Clemson, but he eventually decided on North Carolina A&T after visiting the school and receiving a full-ride scholarship.