Ms. Kraft stopped driving to school after a while since she grew weary of replacing stolen mirrors and hubcaps. “These kids weren’t going to Girl Scouts, ballet or horseback riding,” Ms. Kraft said. And now, the Partnership has helped prepare Jessica Aybar take over when Ms. Kraft retires at the end of the academic year. “Even some of the grandparents.”Shortly, it was time for Mary, Joseph as well as assorted shepherds, angels and Magi, to take the stage. Ms. Kraft helped a few straighten out their costumes, then guided them through the crowd up to the stage.

Source: New York Times December 24, 2017 15:00 UTC