"This centuries-old symbol of hate and racial violence evokes deep emotion and has no place in our community,"
"We do not tolerate acts of hate in Wayland, and we will take all appropriate actions to ensure accountability, learning, and healing within our community,"
"a stark reminder that schools must continue to educate students about the impact of racism."
"create a culture of belonging and inclusion"
A plastic "children at play" street-safety figure wearing a Black student's athletic jersey was found hung from a ceiling pipe with a belt around its neck in the boys locker room. School administrators opened an ongoing investigation and have identified the students responsible. The targeted student experienced devastation, confusion, and hurt. The principal described the display as a centuries-old symbol of hate and racial violence and said it has no place in the community. The superintendent called the act a stark reminder that schools must continue to educate students about the impact of racism and pledged to foster belonging and inclusion. Wayland police launched an immediate investigation after a parent notified them.
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