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San Diego District Reviews Teacher’s Video of Upside-Down Flag in First-Grade Classroom

The district says the matter is a confidential personnel case handled under its social media policy.

Overview

  • The educator was identified as Bailey Hill Ringer, a first-grade teacher at Audubon Elementary in the San Diego Unified School District.
  • A short video posted to social media shows her flipping a U.S. flag upside down in the classroom, with the clip also depicting an "Abolish ICE" sign being stapled beside it.
  • The footage was amplified by the Libs of TikTok account on X, and the original post appears to have been deleted afterward.
  • District spokesperson James Canning said the incident is under review in line with district procedures and that instruction is continuing without disruption.
  • The district’s published social media policy warns employees could face consequences for online conduct that risks disrupting school operations, as online critics call for discipline.