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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How dare we encourage our students to work within the system to advocate for change and have their voices be heard! How dare they! This is the sign of a failing school system, clearly!

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A change was made-yet they are still not pleased with the outcome.  Next they will want times set aside to pray, and the school gym floor the designated prayer area, and a loud "bullhorn" to call to prayer!  We cannot make a concession in a "public" school for every person who wants one-I am sure there are private school options to accomodate their requests![/quote]

My daughter goes to a private school and they recognize every holiday on their school calendar (including the Eids) but they don't give off for any religious holidays.  No Yom Kippur, No Easter Monday.  Their Spring Break is after 3rd marking period every year. If they celebrate a religious holiday,  they are excused absences with guaranteed no tests/homwork only.  Many of the kids represent their holidays at the prior morning meeting.  It is a shame our public schools can not be so tolerant.  Don't ignore, don't give off, but excuse and embrace.  Maybe there would be a lot less bigotry and fighting.  [/quote]

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