Elin Flashman News Today

The Pembroke school committee voted unanimously to reject a measure banning teachers from displaying Pride flags or other symbols of political activism in classrooms. The proposal would have also barred educators from advocating for political candidates or social issues on school property or on posters, buttons, jewelry and pins.

A draft of the policy obtained by the Globe would bar school personnel from advocating or campaigning for “any political candidate or political, partisan, or social policy issue” on district property.