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[quote=Anonymous]Teachers are able to teach new material within the new guidance.

This article gives the highlights: https://www.fcps.edu/news/fairfax-county-school-board-approves-calendar-based-data-and-community-input

"A change in FCPS’ approach to “O” days. Regulation 2234 will be revised to allow new instruction to take place on days denoted as religious and cultural observances. Tests, quizzes, tryouts that cannot be rescheduled, and sporting events and other school-sponsored special events and activities will still be prohibited."

See page 6 of the referenced Regulation 2234: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/fairfax/Board.nsf/files/CFFLWN586131/$file/R2234.pdf

"In an effort to respect the diverse religious and cultural heritages of our students, teachers shall create lessons or activities on designated observance days that:
a. Reinforce previously acquired material or;
b. Introduce new material provided that the lesson content is made available to students using the learning management system and the teacher follows up directly with students who miss the lesson for a religious or cultural observance.
c. Engage students in meaningful learning
d. Are not the sole opportunity to engage in lessons or activities presented on that day.
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