Students from many local schools will embark on spring break at the end of this week. But the poor state of the economy means many won't be traveling, according to this story from the Associated Press. A recent survey of 600 adults found that nearly half of U.S. families with children said they will scale back spring break plans; a majority of those people said they'll just stay home.

Is your family taking a trip? If so, is this a major vacation or a scaled-back one? Staying home? What went into your decision?

If you're hanging around here, the Maryland Science Center is sponsoring a week of "spring break week explorations" in the third-floor Kids Room. Watch this space for other activities and events. And if you have creative plans you'd like to share with other families who are sticking close to home, please comment below.

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