Portland Public Schools bans teachers from displaying personal political views in classrooms, sparking tensions with teachers' unions.

Portland Public Schools has implemented a new rule banning teachers from displaying personal views on political or personal issues in classrooms, effective August 24. This aims to focus on student needs and curriculum. The policy has sparked tensions between district leaders and teachers' unions, particularly regarding pro-Palestinian activism. The teachers' union has filed a grievance, claiming the rule violates contractual rights on academic freedom. Pro-LGBTQ and pro-Black Lives Matter materials are exempt.

September 22, 2024
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