Boston.com
8 months agoEducation
South Shore district strikes down proposal to ban teachers from expressing political views
The proposed policy in Pembroke to prohibit teachers and staff from displaying political symbols or discussing their political views sparked debate and concern, particularly regarding its impact on the LGBTQ+ community.
The policy draft would have prohibited teachers and staff from advocating for political or social policy issues using any materials, and would have specifically addressed flags like the Pride flag, Black Lives Matter flag, Don't Tread on Me flag, and Blue Lives Matter flag. [ more ]