Shorter school days refer to a schedule where students spend less time in the classroom each day. This approach can involve starting school later in the morning or ending it earlier in the afternoon. The goal is to provide students with more free time for rest, extracurricular activities, or family engagement. Advocates of shorter school days argue that they can improve student focus and reduce stress. Research suggests that when students have more time outside of school, they may perform better academically and have better mental health. Some schools have already implemented this model, experimenting with various schedules to find the best fit for their students.