Since 2014, 13 traditional districts and seven charter or state schools have moved to a four-day break, with students returning to class on Wednesday. In Connecticut, the February vacation is becoming obsolete.
In R.i., February School Break Is Melting Away
Linda Borg, The Providence Journal
Tue, 02/21/2017 - 4:56pm
Sections: u.s.
Topics: Rhode Island Providence County Providence
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