Boston University removed pride flags under a policy restricting posted signs, a move that faculty and free‑speech advocates say chills expression on campus. Professors warned that uniform enforcement of such display rules can stifle protest and student dialogue at a moment of heightened campus tensions. At the same time, school systems and districts are rolling out curricular efforts to teach Jewish and Muslim American history in response to rising incidents of hate and harassment. Educators argue curricular interventions can help counter misinformation from social media and provide students context for sensitive and contested topics while administrators grapple with balancing safety, free expression and instructional integrity.