February school vacation week is almost here, and while you know the kids need rest, you’d really like to inject some fun family time into your week.

IT'S MORE THAN A CENTURY OLD The earliest mention I could find of February school vacation comes from 1916. A Boston Globe article from December 19 that year noted that the school committee had ...

Pros, cons of kids missing school for vacation. By Bonnie Wach Nov 23, 2008. When my son, Rowan, ... rule-abiding parents whose world revolved around PTA and soccer schedules, ...

"We can’t keep taking trips during the school year because you’re getting older, and it’s getting harder to miss school," I told my daughter. But here’s the thing: I’ve been telling my ...

Many schools consider vacation days during class time to be unexcused absences, while others may be more amenable to the practice, particularly if your child is in the lower grades.

Often marked by trips to Disney World or tours of college campuses, the April school vacation is falling victim to the coronavirus pandemic as students remain trapped in their homes and districts ...

The school’s policy allows these absences, so long as the administration is informed beforehand, but teachers are not obligated to put together work packets for children missing class for vacation.

“Our state parks serve as outdoor classrooms and getting outside during April school vacation week is a great way to teach kids about the natural world,” said DCR Commissioner Brian Arrigo.

Catherine Carter Art School is offering two workshops to encourage creativity.The workshops are $130 each and include all the art materials. To sign up visit https://www.catherinecarterpainting ...