Most public schools in the province give students two weeks off in mid-March. Surrey School District spokesperson Doug Strachan says closing schools saves the district about $100,000 per day. In Surrey, where there are more than 125 schools, the district realized they could cut costs substantially by extending spring break from one week to two. Boards must also receive feedback from parents, staff, teachers and students before they make changes to the calendar. "Some teachers spend their spring break preparing for the next month ahead."

Source: CBC News March 25, 2019 12:00 UTC