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Sydney school tells student to stop wearing keffiyeh
Original: Wasim El-Haj was told by a Sydney public school to stop wearing a keffiyeh because it 'may cause discord.' The acting pr
Wasim El-Haj says a Sydney public school ordered him to stop wearing a keffiyeh, claiming it could 'cause discord'. The acting principal said the instruction came from above, possibly the NSW education minister, and the NSW Department of Education upheld the decision, arguing schools must remain neutral on global conflicts. Critics say the move singles out a cultural garment and raises questions about political interference in public schools.
Why now: The department's endorsement of the ban, and claims the order came from the minister, have sparked debate over neutrality, cultural expression and political interference in NSW schools.
Wasim El-HajNSW Department of EducationSydney
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- Wasim El-Haj was told by a Sydney public school to stop wearing a keffiyeh because it 'may cause discord.' The acting principal said the order came from above, possibly the minister. The NSW Department of Education upheld it, arguing schools must stay 'neutral' during global… · FusionPartyAus@mastodon.au · 1
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