Afraid of the dark? Why Canadian schools are closing for the solar eclipse

As North America prepares for a once-in-a-lifetime solar event, school districts across eastern Canada are weighing potential learning opportunities against possible risks, with most coming down solidly on the side of safety. 

Afraid of the dark? Why Canadian schools are closing for the solar eclipse
Two young children hold up glasses they made from paper.

As North America prepares for a once-in-a-lifetime solar event, school districts across eastern Canada are weighing potential learning opportunities against possible risks, with most coming down solidly on the side of safety.