A Nevada school board has told teachers they can't engage in political speech — including having a rainbow flag or talking about Black Lives Matter.
A teacher in Reno, Nevada, is quietly protesting a ruling from her school board that says she can't engage in political speech in the classroom — including the display of a rainbow Pride flag.
"I usually have a flock of 7th and 8th graders who are trying to learn who they are and how they identify, and they come towards me," she said. Washoe County School District issued a new policy this year that bans"partisan political activities" during school hours. The policy states that"any signage that is displayed on District property that is, or becomes, political in nature must be removed or covered."When Leja read the policy, she reached out to Trustee Andrew Caudill to ask if the policy included LGBTQ issues. She asked if, for example, she could display rainbows or mention that she has a girlfriend.
It's not just about her. Leja said she's been a go-to person for students at the school who are out or questioning their identities.
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