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.