Educators throughout the region are mindful of their students’ rights to free expression, but are confident they can avoid any commencement disruptions.
A lone graduate raises his diploma after receiving it at the Magnolia High School graduation ceremony in Anaheim on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
In the Long Beach Unified School District, which will hold its graduation ceremonies in June, spokesperson Elvia Cano said, “We remain confident in our safety preparedness for a successful graduation season.” And in the Jurupa Unified School District, where graduations for its four high schools already are underway, spokesperson Jacqueline Paul said, “Everything is going well.”
A student waves a flag as a group of students rally in support of Palestine at Sylvan Park in Redlands on Friday, May 10, 2024. Still, Terr said, public schools cannot punish students for free speech just because “it expresses a view that makes students or administrators uncomfortable.” That demonstration, he said, is “another historical precedent” for the current student-led, pro-Palestinian protests.
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