One-on-one with Marlin ISD Superintendent Dr. Darryl Henson [Video]

MARLIN, Texas — As Marlin Independent School District (ISD) begins its school year, the district is embracing a range of changes designed to enhance educational outcomes and community engagement. This year, Marlin ISD is continuing its shift to a four-day school week, a transition that began last year and has reportedly yielded positive results. Dr. Darryl Henson, the district’s superintendent, discussed these changes and their impact during an interview with 6 News.

The decision to adopt a four-day school week was made to better support staff retention and improve academic performance. Henson highlighted that the new schedule has had a notable impact. “Overall, we think that a lot of our success from last year, Marlin ISD, from academics, fine arts, and athletics was attributed to our four-day school week,” Henson said. The shorter …