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California Teacher Under Review for Upside-Down Flag Incident

2/3/2026

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Bailey Ringer, a first-grade teacher in California, is under review after a video shows her flipping an American flag upside down in a classroom, which went viral.
James Canning of the San Diego Unified School District said the incident is being reviewed under district policies and involves personnel matters, limiting details.
Canning assured that student safety and learning remain priorities and there has been no disruption to the school day.

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Story summary

Bailey Ringer, a first-grade teacher in California, is under review after a video shows her flipping an American flag upside down in a classroom, which went viral.
James Canning of the San Diego Unified School District said the incident is being reviewed under district policies and involves personnel matters, limiting details.
Canning assured that student safety and learning remain priorities and there has been no disruption to the school day.