A proposal for a policy that would close schools for the wake or funeral of a member of its community is generating debate online. The Prince Street Home and School said the idea was prompted after one of the school's crossing guards died suddenly over the holidays. 's Public Schools Branch to implement the policy, which would include teachers, staff members, crossing guards or volunteers. Enough days off alreadySome commenters feel that between storm days and professional development days, students already get too many days off. "Most wakes and funerals that I have attended have been during day hours," said Heather Anderson MacEwan.

Source: CBC News February 05, 2018 20:00 UTC