The editorial board of the Star Tribune on Wednesday sent a message to the Anoka Hennepin School District: change your policies on curriculum and bullying. The district has seen a number of LGBT students take their own lives over the last year prompting calls for the district to correct discriminatory policies. Here’s what the Star Tribune had to say:

“It’s understandable that students might fear turning to a staff person when they are being bullied. And when word gets around that some teachers have been reprimanded or silenced for trying to help GLBT kids, students can become even more isolated and afraid. An atmosphere like that can encourage even more harassment and violence.

That’s why the Anoka-Hennepin board must make changes.”