How are Fairfax Co. teachers using extra time on elementary early release days?

Fairfax County elementary school teachers are using the extra time they receive on monthly early release days to plan, finish trainings, meet with parents and support chronically absent students, one principal in the Northern Virginia suburb told WTOP.

This year, the school district planned for eight early release days that are exclusive to elementary schools. The dates for those days vary based on a school’s location.

Last school year, the early release days were planned for Mondays...