School officials in Amherst, Massachusetts, have ordered an independent investigation following allegations some middle school counselors failed to protect LGBTQ students.
The story was first reported this week by Amherst Regional Middle School’s student newspaper, The Graphic.
The publication interviewed students who said two councilors, Hector Santos and Delinda Dykes, are alleged to have not supported students who reported being bullied based on their gender. The Graphic also reported the counselors misgendered transgender students and staff while also using prayer and religion in conversations with students and colleagues.
