Students Disrupt Pride Event at Massachusetts Middle School, Prompting Calls for Action on Inclusion

A middle school's Pride Month celebration was disrupted by students who tore down decorations and intimidated participants.
Community groups have condemned the actions and called on the school to improve diversity and inclusion efforts.
The school district's diversity director position has been vacant for nearly a year.
School officials sent a letter to parents and denounced the disruptive students' actions.
The state's governor expressed disappointment and hoped the events would become a teaching moment.