These Texas school districts have canceled Monday classes for the 2024 solar eclipse
Editor's note: This story has been updated to clarify that Edgewood ISD in Edgewood, TX will be closed, while Edgewood ISD in San Antonio will remain open Monday, April 8.
The highly anticipated 2024 solar eclipse is less than a week away, and Texans of all ages are preparing for the astronomical event. In consideration of the expected influx of tourists, large gatherings, traffic issues and strain on resources, many of the state's school districts have decided to cancel Monday's classes.
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Correction: A previous version of this story listed Edgewood ISD among those closed Monday for the solar eclipse. This closure only applies to the district in Edgewood. The Edgewood ISD of San Antonio will remain open and classes will proceed as normal.
Here’s a list of school district closings on April 8:
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Texas school districts hosting activities
A handful of other Texas school districts have chosen to turn the 2024 solar eclipse into a learning opportunity. Larger ones like the Austin school district plan to hold classes while offering special activities so students can engage with the solar eclipse.
Frisco' ISD's district will have classes on April 8, but student absences with a parental note will be excused, CBS News Texas reports. Most schools in the Arlington district will have instruction based on the solar eclipse.
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This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Solar eclipse 2024: List of Texas school districts closed on April 8
