White said she wore the mask to demonstrate her support for Black students and faculty, but also to advocate for an anti-racism action plan and a more diverse curriculum.
see, and that might seem harmless or even desirable, but she can't be expressing political views at school like that, and they were right to turf her over it.
and, this is actually the same reason that i oppose teachers wearing religious gear in schools - they just can't be broadcasting that kind of messaging, if they want to perform that task, in our society.