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Hawkins County board approves 2026–27 calendar, tables proposed Wednesday early-release for teacher collaboration
Summary
After hours of debate about childcare, athletics and staff buy-in, the Hawkins County Board of Education approved the 2026–27 school calendar but agreed to table a proposal for a weekly early-release Wednesday intended to give teachers built-in collaboration time (PLC).
The Hawkins County Board of Education on March 10 approved the district’s 2026–27 school calendar but tabled a plan to implement a weekly early-release Wednesday meant to provide scheduled professional learning community (PLC) time for teachers.
Supporters, including academic supervisor Lori Allen, said the change was designed to protect collaborative time within the contract day so teachers do not have to meet after hours. “By providing structured collaboration time through an early release model, we are not…
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