October 26th, 2025 Local News 
 (Independence, MO) Whether you want to admit it or not, back to school time has arrived. Some more school districts are experimenting with a four-day school week, but it is not part of a revolutionary concept to improve education. Instead, it is an attempt to alleviate teacher shortages. In Independence, Missouri a Superintendent Dale Herl says they are lengthening the school day and on Mondays there are no classes. 
The district will also offer 30 dollar childcare for families. 

 
 


