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Hopkinton committee keeps inclusive 2026-27 calendar after heated debate over instructional time and equity
Summary
After extended public comment and internal debate about instructional time, testing and student belonging, the Hopkinton School Committee voted to keep its inclusive 2026-27 school calendar that recognizes multiple religious observances rather than switching to a federal-holidays-only calendar.
The Hopkinton School Committee voted on Dec. 11 to keep the district's inclusive 2026-27 school calendar after extended remarks from community members and committee discussion about instructional time and equity.
The decision followed public comment from Ashley Fogg, who urged the district not to add days to the calendar and instead to "prioritize a comprehensive overhaul of our attendance policies," noting that extending the school year pushes students into late June heat and can create health and transportation risks. "This is a student health issue and it must be part of the…
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