Multiple reports say some New York City students, teachers, and parents are urging the mayor to cancel or adjust school on the day of a Knicks parade. They describe the event as a rare, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and argue that attending the parade would be more valuable than going to school as scheduled. According to the accounts, the concern extends to the impact on students’ learning and grades, with some suggesting that skipping the parade for school would be unfair or disruptive. The articles frame the request as a plea to prevent scheduling conflicts between parade plans and academic obligations. While the reports agree on the existence of the public calls for a cancellation or change, they do not specify the mayor’s response or any final decision. The common thread across the sources is that the parade date overlaps with a school day, prompting coordinated pressure from families and educators to alter the schedule so students can participate.