As Snow Storm Approaches, NYC Schools Cancel Snow Days

NYC schools have closed many times this school year, but not yet for a snow day. As a massive snowstorm approaches NYC—one that is expected to yield 6-10 inches of snow and potentially cause power outages—schools Chancellor Richard Carranza sent a letter to parents to notify them that schools will be in session remotely even if buildings close. 

"This year, if a snowstorm or other weather demands that school buildings close, all schools will still conduct remote learning on that day," Carranza said in his letter. "All students will be expected to log on and engage with their work from home as they do on other days when they learn remotely. Middle and high school students who are already learning remotely every day are expected to attend school remotely, regardless of the weather.

The announcement officially means the days of sleeping in late, watching movies all morning, and going out for an afternoon sledding session could be over for NYC kids. It also begs the question, what will happen with online learning if the city experiences a power outage?