1.   Although the figures are adjusted for such seasonal swings, the process seems to have failed to keep up with the trend toward earlier school closings.

2.   Beginning this week, they can register to receive text messages from the administration about notices such as school closings, and from student organizations about upcoming events.

3.   Besides school closings in much of the Upper Midwest, classes were canceled in parts of Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey and the District of Columbia.

4.   Air levels in the usually clear Bitterroot Valley have reached hazardous levels, prompting health officials to urge county school leaders to consider school closings if polluted air persists.

5.   But snowfall rarely brings school closings and flight delays.

6.   But the school closing prompted a sharp debate among parents, advocates and educators about how far in advance families should be notified of a day off.

7.   Destroy family ties with the school closings.

8.   Loewenstein said he expected the recommended cuts to generate less controversy than school closings and budget cuts of recent years.

9.   Not very helpful for school closings or other functions unless your school or group posts its cancellation through the site.

10.   New Jersey also experienced its share of traffic tie-ups and school closings.