Boston Globe says the changes at Stoughton High (around 17 miles outside Boston) were announced at a staff meeting last Wednesday.
An anonymous member of the faculty told the Globe school officials viewed such as displays as disruptive or distracting.Principal Juliette Miller confirmed this in a follow-up email to staff last Thursday.Explaining the ban, Miller said “’We need to avoid placing items in the classroom that can cause disruption or distraction.
We are an inclusive environment and want to maintain that inclusivity.”Miller added that teachers will receive rainbow LGBTQ ally stickers to display on doors.Related: Wisconsin school board bans staff from listing their pronouns on emailsThe anonymous staff member who spoke to the Boston Globe disagreed with the policy change.“Pride flags help LGBTQIA+ students feel safe and welcomed in school.
Taking down Pride flags could hurt students’ well-being and make them feel like they have nowhere to run.“Having a rainbow or BLM flag in our rooms isn’t pushing your beliefs on someone or displaying any political views.