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School committee approves 2026–27 calendar after public appeals for equity and predictability
Summary
After public comment from the Woburn Teachers Association and parents urging calendar changes for family stability and equitable access to transportation, the committee approved the 2026–27 school calendar (180 student days); members asked administration to consider inclusive holiday language and review half-day scheduling.
The Woburn School Committee approved the 2026–27 school calendar after hearing public comment urging the committee to prioritize family routines and equitable access to transportation.
Christy Nickerson, president of the Woburn Teachers Association, told the committee that "the school calendar shapes daily life for students and families" and urged collaboration to reduce lost instructional time and the harm caused by…
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