Schools in Massachusetts, Michigan and Washington state have moved away from Halloween-themed celebrations this year.
A school district in Massachusetts is opting to"deemphasize" Halloween themes and events in the classroom this year as part of its pursuit of inclusivity.
In her letter to parents, Superintendent Julie Kukenberger noted the district has made an effort in recent years"to deemphasize Halloween and shift our focus toward community building through fall celebrations," according to a copy of the letter obtained by Boston's-TV.
"A day that is merely about costumes and fun has turned political," the petition summary says."By signing this petition, you are stating that you do not agree with this and want Halloween and its celebration to continue in the elementary schools and the classrooms."reached out to Melrose Public Schools for comment about the petition and will update this article with any response.
, officials with East Lansing Public Schools said they encountered"students whose families do not celebrate or feel comfortable with their children participating in Halloween festivities" every year.
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