The elementary school near where I work was open today (Veterans' Day). They had an assembly at the end of the school day, to mark the day. Parents and families were invited, too. When I was in grade school, we always got a day off on Veterans' Day. I think it makes more sense to have school and to have some sort of an observance. I wasn't a big fan of either Veterans' Day or Memorial Day until I did my graduate student rotations at the VA. Caring for veterans gave both holidays a new meaning.