Focus Reports

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Focus Reports

Often based on information requests from legislators and other policymakers, Focus reports examine specific topics and how states are addressing them.

Publication April 20109 pages(10S03)Asenith Dixon

Focus on the School Calendar

The origins of the 180-day calendar, current instructional requirements in SREB states, opening and closing dates, and recent changes in school calendar flexibility — including the four-day school week and year-round calendar.

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