New York City Advances Christmas Break Following Student's Petition
A 12-year-old's online petition leads to December 23 becoming a school holiday, with a make-up day added later.
- Isaac Regnier, a 12-year-old student, initiated an online petition to make December 23 a holiday, citing low attendance and disrupted travel plans.
- The petition quickly gained thousands of signatures, highlighting widespread support for the proposed change.
- New York City Mayor Eric Adams responded by announcing the adjustment to the school calendar, making December 23 a non-school day.
- To compensate for the additional holiday, an extra school day will be added at the end of the academic year.
- Mayor Adams personally commended Isaac for the idea, emphasizing the importance of student voices in decision-making.