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Arlington ISD reviews draft 2026'027 calendar: Wednesday start, spacing of professional learning days and 171 instructional days
Summary
District staff presented a draft 2026'027 academic calendar that proposes a Wednesday start, five professional learning days in the year, and 171 instructional days; trustees raised concerns about religious observances, childcare impacts and an AP-test conflict on a proposed bad-weather date.
ARLINGTON, Texas — Arlington ISD staff presented a draft of the 2026'027 academic calendar to the board on Dec. 11, highlighting a Wednesday start, spaced professional learning (PL) days, and compliance with state instructional-minute requirements.
Ginger Cole Leffel, who co-facilitated the calendar committee, said the draft reflects stakeholder feedback gathered through a thought-exchange, board governance input and committee work. The draft…
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