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Breaking News: Snow and ice blanket central NC

Are snow days bad for students?

By Mary Louise Kelly,

Daniel Ofman, Jeanette Woods

Published January 26, 2026 at 4:55 PM EST

If you have ever experienced the giddy freedom of a snow day, you are not alone. But while most kids love the days off, is there an impact on academic performance?

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