*Anyone calling themselves an educator, especially at the elementary school level, will shudder at hearing the news that a seven-year-old girl’s ‘excuse’ note, bad penmanship and all, telling school ...

A local astronomer wants everyone to be able to witness a once-in-a-lifetime celestial event next month.Astronomer Dean Regas is offering an excuse note for anyone looking to skip work or school to ...

GARFIELD, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP)-- New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie received an unusual request at a town hall meeting Wednesday. Eleven-year-old Peter Schwartz asked the governor for a note excusing him ...

Does it feel like it was a short night after crying and clapping for the Texas Rangers in their first-ever victory in the World Series? Have you been losing sleep since 2011 and finally find yourself ...

A Harris County, Texas, elementary school student was able to go home on the bus instead of taking part in her after-school program after she wrote an excuse note and fooled school officials.

Marvel Studios is going viral after offering fans the opportunity to ditch today’s responsibilities to watch a couple of new releases with a permission slip/excuse note. The pre-typed message gave ...

In comparison to other countries, maternity leave in the United States is abysmal. The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ensures pregnant women have just 12 weeks of job-protected leave. Still, many ...

One Middle Tennessee school districtwill no longer accept doctor's notes to excuse student absences. Lawrence County School System officials announced the new attendance policy during a June 26 board ...