‘Chaotic and erratic’: Fairfax Co. families call for changes to school calendar

The Washington Hispanic

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Alix Fetch has recently noted the infrequent occurrence of five-day weeks in the calendar of Fairfax County public schools. Federal holidays are included in the school calendar, and at different times of the year, teachers’ working days are counted as holidays for pupils. Elementary students also have early departures almost every month so that teachers have time to complete compulsory training. On scheduled free days, the County Park Authority …