academic year
noun
: the annual period of sessions of an educational institution usually beginning in September and ending in June
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Denver Public Schools will prohibit all students from using cellphones during school hours when the 2026-27 academic year begins in August.
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Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
The strong quake struck as public schools started the new academic year on Monday.
—Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Under the measure, districts would have to roll out their new ban by the start of the 2027-2028 academic year.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 3 June 2026
East Laurens, North Paulding and Islands won their first state titles in any sport this academic year, and Creekview claimed five championships to become the first public school to lead the GHSA title chase outright in 48 years.
—Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 3 June 2026
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Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
The strong quake struck as public schools started the new academic year on Monday.
—Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Under the measure, districts would have to roll out their new ban by the start of the 2027-2028 academic year.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 3 June 2026
East Laurens, North Paulding and Islands won their first state titles in any sport this academic year, and Creekview claimed five championships to become the first public school to lead the GHSA title chase outright in 48 years.
—Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 3 June 2026
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“Academic year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/academic%20year. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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