The Kootenai School District, tucked on the shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene, is the latest Idaho district to shift to a four-day school week. But unlike many of the other 95 districts and charters now on a four-day schedule, Kootenai is not making the move to save money or retain teachers. Instead, Superintendent Brad Baumberger said the shorter week will provide teachers more time for paperwork, planning and grading. It will also prevent learning …
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