School Cancellation Debate

What is one reason given for canceling school during severe weather?

• To save money

• Poor internet connection

• To have more homework

• To avoid exams

Fill in the blank: Severe weather often causes ________, making remote learning difficult.

• sunshine

• power outages

• traffic jams

• long holidays

What is the tone of the article regarding school cancellation?

• Humorous

• Serious

• Indifferent

• Angry

What is the main argument in favor of canceling school during severe weather?

• It is fun

• It is safe

• It is traditional

• It is easy

Fill in the blank: The article suggests that remote learning can be ________ during severe weather.

• effective

• impossible

• enjoyable

• quick

What is the main reason some people oppose canceling school, according to the article?

• It is too costly

• It is unnecessary

• It disrupts learning

• It is too cold

What percentage of respondents in the NBC News poll said snow days should not be replaced with remote learning?

• 50%

• 77%

• 32%

• 39%

What is the main argument of the article regarding learning during bad weather?

• Schools should close

• Remote learning should replace snow days

• Students should have more holidays

• Summer break should be longer

According to the article, what is becoming more common due to climate change?

• Snow days

• Bad weather

• Longer summers

• Shorter school years

What does the author suggest about makeup days in the summer?

• They make summer break longer

• They make the school year better

• They are unnecessary

• They should be avoided