A California high school sparked controversy after advising students not to chant “USA” during sporting events, citing concerns that it could be seen as intolerant. While students had long used the chant as a sign of patriotism, school officials expressed that it might unintentionally exclude some groups.

The school clarified that there was no outright ban on the chant but encouraged it only during specific moments, like after the national anthem. Some parents and students defended the chant, calling it a symbol of unity, while others supported the school’s call for more empathetic practices.
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