New Jersey School District Apologizes for Controversial Ramadan Flyer

The flyer, criticized for its inflammatory language about Israel and Palestine, was not approved by district officials.

A New Jersey school district has issued an apology after a flyer about Ramadan, distributed by an assistant principal, sparked controversy for its language on Israel and Palestine.
The flyer, intended to educate on Ramadan, accused the U.S. and Israel of preventing Palestinian Muslims from observing the holiday, labeling it as 'genocide'.
Acting Superintendent Kevin Gilbert expressed disappointment and anger over the flyer, stating it was not reviewed or approved by district personnel.
The incident has prompted the district to ensure all future resources are reviewed before distribution to uphold standards of respect and inclusivity.
The controversy comes amid other challenges for the district, including the arrest of Columbia High School's principal on unrelated charges.