Columbus Day 2024 Alternatives For Students. Columbus day is an observance of the italian explorer christopher columbus and his exploration of the americas. An education scholar weighs in on what this means for america’s schools.
Stepping back as an expert on learning outcomes and school operations, what does having columbus day off mean for students compared to a regular class day? Columbus day tends to come and go without much notice — while italian american groups celebrate a 15th century hero and many public employees and some schools get the day off, most people show.