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Pennsylvania board’s cancellation of gay actor’s school visit ill-advised, education leaders say

Pancholy, who is gay, was set to speak against bullying at Mountain View Middle School, but the school board canceled the talk due to concerns and a policy against political events.
The board's decision faced backlash from parents, students, and community members, with accusations of homophobia.
Over 6,000 people signed a petition by Trisha Comstock urging the board to reconsider.

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Gay actor’s anti-bullying talk cancelled by school board due to his ‘lifestyle’

‘He labels himself as an activist who is proud of his lifestyle and I don’t think that should be imposed on our students,’ one school board member said

14 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Pennsylvania board's cancellation of gay actor's school visit ill-advised, education leaders say

The superintendent and several other top officials of a Pennsylvania school district say their school board's cancellation of a gay actor's visit to a middle school was premature and ill-advised.

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Pennsylvania board's cancellation of gay actor's school visit ill-advised, education leaders say

The superintendent and several other top officials of a Pennsylvania school district say their school board's cancellation of a gay actor's visit to a middle school was premature and ill-advised

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A Pennsylvania school district canceled a gay ‘30 Rock’ actor’s event, citing his ‘lifestyle.’ Parents are fighting back.

By Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — Parents in a Pennsylvania school district are petitioning to overturn a unanimous vote by the school board to cancel a talk from “30 Rock” actor Maulik Pancholy, over concerns about his “activism” and “lifestyle.” Pancholy, who is gay and a children’s book author, was scheduled to speak at Mountain View Middle School in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on May 22. But the Cumberland Valley School District (CVSD) voted una…

13 days ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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Pennsylvania board's cancellation of gay actor's school visit ill-advised, education leaders say

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (AP) — The superintendent and several other top officials of a Pennsylvania school district say their school board’s cancellation of a gay actor’s visit to a middle school was premature and ill-advised. In a letter sent to the Cumberland Valley School District on Thursday, they said they were not given an opportunity to answer questions or provide guidance about Maulik Pancholy’s scheduled appearance at the Mountain View Middl…

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Pennsylvania board's cancellation of gay actor's school visit ill-advised, education leaders say

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Gay actor’s anti-bullying talk cancelled by school board due to his ‘lifestyle’

Gay actor’s anti-bullying talk cancelled by school board due to his ‘lifestyle’

Pennsylvania board's cancellation of gay actor's school visit ill-advised, education leaders say

Pennsylvania board's cancellation of gay actor's school visit ill-advised, education leaders say

Pennsylvania board's cancellation of gay actor's school visit ill-advised, education leaders say

Pennsylvania board's cancellation of gay actor's school visit ill-advised, education leaders say

A Pennsylvania school district canceled a gay ‘30 Rock’ actor’s event, citing his ‘lifestyle.’ Parents are fighting back.

A Pennsylvania school district canceled a gay ‘30 Rock’ actor’s event, citing his ‘lifestyle.’ Parents are fighting back.

Pennsylvania board's cancellation of gay actor's school visit ill-advised, education leaders say

Pennsylvania board's cancellation of gay actor's school visit ill-advised, education leaders say

Pennsylvania board's cancellation of gay actor's school visit ill-advised, education leaders say

Pennsylvania board's cancellation of gay actor's school visit ill-advised, education leaders say

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