Muslims want public schools closed for Islamic holidays, like Christian holidays | Examiner.com

 Public schools in the US close to observe Christian holidays and now other religions are asking for equal time. Muslims want public schools closed for Islamic holidays, just like Christian holidays, reported the Christian Science Monitor on September 23. September 23 is Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of the Sacrifice for Muslims. Greater Eid is a major holy day in the Islamic year. Administrators are considering whether or not to close school in observance of that feast day. In New Jersey, nearly 2 percent of the population identifies as followers of Islam. Some schools observe Muslim holidays and others don't.Muslims want public schools closed for Islamic holidays, like Christian holidays | Examiner.com

Free printable September 11 lesson plans, 9/11 social studies printables

As Britain commemorates Guy Fawkes Day on November 5, Americans "remember, remember the 11th of September." On the 14th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, how can we commemorate in a proactive way? A nonprofit called My Good Deed, suggests making it a National Day of Service and Remembrance reports the International Business Times. But how do you teach children why September 11 is so important? How do you explain what happened to the World Trade Center, Flight 93 and Pentagon? How can you help them understand war, violence and terrorism? Here are free printable September 11 lesson plans to help.Free printable September 11 lesson plans, 9/11 social studies printables - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com