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Merrimack School District

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Merrimack School District is a school district headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire.

History

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In the 1995–1996 school year, the district enacted a policy against talking about LGBT issues, called "Prohibition of Alternative Lifestyle Instruction." This resulted in student protests and discord among Merrimack residents.[1] The policy affected how teachers at Merrimack High School taught about literary figures; as of May 1996 the school district had not placed measures against teachers related to this policy.[2] The school board ended the policy effective the 1996–1997 school year.[3]

Schools

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Merrimack High School
Secondary and upper elementary schools
Elementary schools
  • Mastricola
  • Reeds Ferry
  • Thorntons Ferry

References

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  1. ^ "School District Anti-Gay Policy Splits N.H. Town". Los Angeles Times. Associated Press. 1996-03-17. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  2. ^ Sanchez, Rene (1996-05-11). "EDUCATORS UNDER PRESSURE ON GAY ISSUES". Washington Post. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  3. ^ "Controversial 'alternative lifestyle instruction' policy repealed". Student Press Law Center. 1996-08-01. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
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