America needs to have a 3 day weekend for schools and businesses because they lower stress rates, give students and workers a better attitude for the upcoming week, they are good for short term mental health, better rest leads to more control, increases productivity, saves businesses money on electricity, water, heating and cooling, produces less pollution. (This information comes from a study done by Dr. E. Kevin Kalloway Ph. D. you can find it on the website http://www.medicaldaily.com/memorial-day-rest-why-3-day-weekend-good-your-health-246172 )In schools 3 day weekends lead to higher test scores, higher attendance rates, lower dropout rates, less discipline issues, they save money, promote student responsibility, and create a higher morale for students and teachers. (http://www.bustle.com/articles/85692-why-3-day-weekends-make-workers-more-productive-and-should-be-the-new-norm-no-but-really) (http://occupytheory.org/list-of-pros-and-cons-of-a-4-day-school-week/) (http://businessknowledgesource.com/blog/the_advantages_and_disadvantages_of_a_4day_workweek_026465.html). Yes, I understand the disadvantages to 3 day weekends such as lessened focus at school, concerns for child care, less hands on learning, etc. But I believe that the benefits far outweigh the risk in this matter.