Merrimack School District Explained

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

History

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

Secondary and upper elementary schools

• Merrimack High School
• Merrimack Middle School
• Mastricola Upper Elementary School

Elementary schools

• Mastricola
• Reeds Ferry
• Thorntons Ferry

External links

• Merrimack School District

Notes and References

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 Web site: Controversial 'alternative lifestyle instruction' policy repealed.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