The closing of Scarsdale schools on previously unrecognized, cultural holidays.

The closing of Scarsdale schools on previously unrecognized, cultural holidays.

Started
December 17, 2022
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Scarsdale Board of Education and
Signatures: 242Next Goal: 500
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Why this petition matters

Started by Arun Nayakkar

For years, members of ethnic communities like South Asians, East Asians, and Middle Easterners have advocated for the addition of cultural holidays like Diwali, Lunar New Year, and Eid to the school calendar as well as the day off during these holidays. In an effort to spread cultural awareness and diversity, join us in shedding light on this issue and welcoming these holidays. Making sure these holidays are equally represented during mainstream holiday celebrations is important to showcase the variety of customs and traditions of cultures around the world in Scarsdale.

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Signatures: 242Next Goal: 500
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Decision Makers

  • Scarsdale Board of Education
  • Scarsdale Union Free School District