Education World – Nicole Gorman
“A school district in Connecticut has made national news after its administration warned parents that Halloween—including the costumes and candy which come with the holiday—would be banned from all elementary schools in the area this month. Letters circulated from Rosemarie Marzinotto, principal of Milford, Connecticut, Live Oaks School which warned parents that no Halloween-themed activities would be allowed in the district’s elementary schools this season; all activities, she said, would be limited to being fall-themed only. “This decision arose out of numerous incidents of children being excluded from activities due to religion, cultural beliefs, etc. School-day activities must be inclusive. Halloween costumes are not permitted for students or staff during the day at school,” she said, according to news station FOXCT.”(more)