Trans teacher removed from primary school over “safety concerns” after Pride flag set alight
A primary school in Los Angeles has removed a transgender teacher over “safety concerns” after his Pride flag was found badly burnt.
Content warning: This story includes topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable and/or upset. He had displayed the flag in a flower pot at Saticoy Elementary School and, on 22 May, found it burned and the pot broken.
The incident is being investigated by Los Angeles police as a possible hate crime. “We experienced a break-in over the weekend at Saticoy Elementary that resulted in vandalism and is being investigated as a hate-motivated incident,” the school told parents in a statement. READ MORE: Anti-LGBTQ+ bills have worsened the mental health of 1 in 3 LGBTQ+ youth “We are cooperating with law enforcement.
This is a reminder that we rely on our entire school community to keep our school safe and secure by reporting any suspicious activity on campus after hours.
