New Jersey school board restores holiday names after public uproar
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A New Jersey school board has walked back its decision to rid holiday names from its school calendar after parents spoke out against the move.
"The Randolph Board of Education is grateful to the community for its feedback regarding designating school holidays and days off," the board told Fox News in a statement. "After a reconsideration, the school calendar returns to its prior form, adding ALL state and federal holidays." The statement continued: "The very essence of education is to learn, to grow and to apply lessons learned. The last few weeks have showcased a concerned community, an interested public and a responsive Board of Education that acknowledged a decision made without proper consideration. In the future, a review committee will seek community input on any proposed calendar changes." The board added that Randolph Township "has a reputation for academic integrity and a strong sense of community," and it hopes "that those values are once again on display and any past negativity will dissipate" as the board continues its focus on "students and their educational needs."More Related News