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I'm not New Yorker, but as an English teacher from Asia, I used to take my students to visit New York on Google Map. When I received an email about this petition, it was to my surprise that how New York, such a diverse city could have an Old York policy, not to mention that even Easter is widely celebrated in other places around the world. Sure, It used to be a religious holiday. But it has been evolved into a Popular Holiday with values beyond its original meaning, like taking some time sitting in the Central Park to enjoy some peace, cooking some nice meals that mothers don't normally do, telling a story about the Origin of Easter, writing letters to friends instead of texting, you name it. This Old York policy seems to be an indication that the policy makers don't know what to do for the trust and happiness of New Yorkers. At least they should give an explanation about why kids should stay in school on Easter Monday so New Yorkers can at least have a debate. Thus, as a foreigner, I strongly support this petition. Thank you.
Guanglei supported: Extend NYC Public School Spring Break to Include Easter MondayI am in full support with having off Easter Monday as it is unfair that a day a lot of families travel and spend time together can’t be fulfilled with having work the next morning. Not only is Easter a holiday, but is apart of a lot of us workers religion. We deserve a day of rest and traveling back home after the Holiday!
Eddie supported: Extend NYC Public School Spring Break to Include Easter MondayI believe that children need a break from the peer pressures of school, and that children need to learn more of their family values while staying longer at home. This ensures more enrichment in a home-school like environment as well as celebrating religious and moral themes for many observing families. In my childhood days, I was bullied by my classmates in 3rd grade. My grandfather would take me to church on Easter and then would take me out to McDonalds or the local pizzeria in Little Italy. I learned more of his rich religious culture, which emphasized family values and healing from social pressures.
Klein supported: Extend NYC Public School Spring Break to Include Easter MondaySchools should be off Easter Monday because we always have off to accommodate other religions’ observances! Out of respect, we should have off the day after Easter, Especially after Greek Orthodox Easter, which is NOT taken into consideration AT ALL, and it should be because NYC has hundreds of thousands Orthodox Christians for so many more years than other cultures, but we have lacked voice and respect for our holiday‼️‼️Greek Orthodox Easter needs to be observed the same way that all other religions have been taken into consideration and law‼️
Stephanie supported: Extend NYC Public School Spring Break to Include Easter MondayThere is a reason why people are off from work the day after Thanksgiving, so they can enjoy the holiday with their families and then travel back home on a subsequent day. The same should hold true for Easter. You can’t claim to value family and your employees when you create a schedule that keeps your employees from spending quality time with their own family. Like Spike said, “Do The Right Thing” and make Easter Monday a holiday!
John supported: Extend NYC Public School Spring Break to Include Easter MondayMy nephew receives special education services through IPS and they have been EXCEPTIONAL. He is truly thriving. Charters are not bound by IDEA and Section 504, so him being forced into a charter would likely deprive him of necessary supports.
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