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Back to EpisodesNSW Education Deems Keffiyeh Appropriate, Settles with Student
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New South Wales Education Department now allows the Palestinian keffiyeh as a cultural garment for students, following a settlement with Jad Salamah, who was punished for wearing a scarf with a keffiyeh pattern and Palestinian flag at his graduation. The department updated its guidance to include the keffiyeh in its list of acceptable cultural attire, aiming to embrace diversity and avoid political activism. However, reactions to the decision vary, with Jewish leaders expressing concerns about politicizing schools and Palestinian advocates calling for better staff training on cultural expression.
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