Schools juggle holy days across diverse faiths
Albany reports University of Albany President Kermit Hall doubts universal accommodation. Across the nation schools debate calendars as diversity grows. Baltimore County Maryland approved a calendar with Rosh Hashana day off but no Muslim holidays, despite lobbying. A 15 year old student, Kanwal Rehman, cites conflict between faith and attendance.
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A ten year old adopted boy Curtis Schultz smiles while packing for a move with seven adopted siblings. The piece traces the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997, noting 64 percent rise in foster adoptions, $160 million in bonuses, and growing concerns about incentives and funding for foster care. Critics say money drives policy, while social workers face strain and risk taking children from birth parents too quickly.
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Justin Alexander and Jenny Elliott wed through a UN background in the West Bank and asked for charitable gifts such as livestock and aid donations. The trend, supported by I Do Foundation, sees couples directing wedding gifts to charity, though etiquette experts caution against pressuring guests to donate instead of giving traditional gifts.
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