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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.
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