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Are snow days bad for students?

By Mary Louise Kelly,
Daniel Ofman, Jeanette Woods
Published January 26, 2026 at 3:55 PM CST

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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Mary Louise Kelly
Mary Louise Kelly is a co-host of All Things Considered, NPR's award-winning afternoon newsmagazine.
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