MEAD, Wash. —Teachers in Mead will now have to think twice before decorating their classroom, picking out an outfit, or sending an email.
The Mead School District has adopted a new self-expression policy that limits staff displays of personal beliefs in educational settings.
The policy restricts political, social and religious expressions in classroom decorations, email signatures, staff clothing and other communication channels. District officials say this policy is to ensure that school environments remain welcoming, inclusive, and focused on learning for all students…