"Cheering on the Champions: A Look at NYC's School Skippers As New York City prepares to host its latest championship parade, a familiar question is being asked: will students skip school to celebrate? A review of past parades reveals that many students have indeed taken advantage of the city's lenient attendance policies to join in on the festivities. In years past, students have been granted permission to leave school early or take a mental health day to attend parades, sparking debate about the impact on academic performance and the value of education. With the city's latest championship win, will students follow suit and take a break from the books to cheer on their favorite teams?"
At Past Championship Parades, Many Students Skipped School The New York Times
