Erica Breunlin, The Colorado Sun

District leaders say laying off staff and scaling back programs and maintenance could be ahead as state lawmakers consider pulling back funding to combat state budget hole. Listen to our Morning Edition host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with The Colorado Sun reporter Erica Breunlin and then read The Colorado Sun story at the link below.

More Colorado school districts are moving to a four-day week. It's a way for some districts to manage budget issues and attract teachers. But as classes resume for the next academic year, there's new data showing the four-day week is hurting students' learning. Colorado Sun reporter Erica Breunlin said the situation may not also be a good for teachers.