Snow day, now eclipse day? Why the celestial event has some schools going dark

School boards across the province are bracing for the total solar eclipse that will grace Canadian skies in early April. Several school boards are considering closing while others argue it could be a learning opportunity for students.

Snow day, now eclipse day? Why the celestial event has some schools going dark
Group of awed children wearing protective eclipse glasses and staring at the sky.

School boards across the province are bracing for the total solar eclipse that will grace Canadian skies in early April. Several school boards are considering closing while others argue it could be a learning opportunity for students.