The Minneapolis Board of Education approved the 2012-2013 school year calendar, which includes four additional days of instruction for all students. The school year will begin for students on August 27, 2012 and end on June 4, 2013. Kindergarten students will begin on August 29, 2012.
The four additional student instructional days will be:
• One day before the Thanksgiving holiday: school in session on November 21, 2012
• Winter break shortened by three days: school in session on January 2, 3 and 4, 2012
Preliminary approval for these four additional student days has been received from both school board members and the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers’ leadership. The school board’s approval comes in advance of a settlement with the teachers’ union in order to minimize disruption to families, schools and community organizations in their planning for next year’s school schedules.
Minneapolis Public Schools has one of the shortest school days and school years in the state. Adding quality student-teacher instructional time to the school calendar is another critical step in MPS’ work to significantly improve the academic outcomes for students. Extending the instructional year will benefit students who are struggling and will have a positive impact on students who are excelling.
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