Editorial: Snow days make the news

Even at this time of year, snow days are in the national news. The prediction is that they will soon be a thing of the past.

Snow days are those authorized days away from school because of dramatic winter weather. They are a common interruption to studies in this area.

Despite the turmoil they cause families trying to cover for work or other commitments when children unexpectedly get the day off from school, snow days are rarely met with anything but joy by the kids.

Educators and some parents, however, are less enthusiastic about them. Days lost at school throw off schedules and calendars and...