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Board refers resolution to recognize Eid to committees after community pushes for calendar inclusion

San Francisco Board of Education · May 10, 2022
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Summary

Commissioner Alexander introduced a resolution to include Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha in SFUSD calendars. Community organizers and students testified in support; the board referred the item to curriculum and budget committees for further review.

On May 10 the board heard a resolution sponsored by Commissioner Alexander to include the observance of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha in the district's academic and instructional calendars. Community organizers, youth leaders and teachers told the board that recognizing Eid would reduce testing conflicts and better represent Muslim and Arab students and…

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