Burlington leaders, parents decry students' destruction of Pride decorations at middle school

According to the Burlington Equity Coalition, some students wore red, white and blue clothing and chanted 'My pronouns are 'USA.''

Town leaders in Burlington, Massachusetts, met Monday night to discuss a protest against a Pride day at a middle school.

The district said some of the kids destroyed rainbow decorations. According to the Burlington Equity Coalition, some students wore red, white and blue clothing and chanted"My pronouns are 'USA.'" "The Burlington Public Schools are obligated to provide a safe environment for all students to feel safe, seen, and respected without retaliation," Superintendent Eric Conti said in a letter to parents."We ask all staff, teachers, and members of the Burlington Public School community to join us in taking a stand against homophobia and identity-directed hateful actions.

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