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School goes back to a five-day week in 2026-27
What happened
On March 17, 2026 the board approved a 2026-27 calendar with a five-day school week and 165 instructional days, replacing the four-day week.
Why it matters to families
Students will go to school on Fridays again. The state requires 165 days for districts rated 'improvement required,' and staff said the change also allows more parent contact.
The evidence
The March 17, 2026 recording (machine transcript) describes the 165-day, five-day-week calendar and the 4-0 vote. The November 2025 turnaround plan also said the calendar must reach 165 days by 2026-27.
The source
March 17, 2026 board meeting recordingSee the full record for Detroit Independent School District.
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