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Central Florida Teachers Under Investigation over Social Media Posts About Charlie Kirk
Four Osceola County teachers face professional scrutiny over social media posts after Florida's education commissioner warned such comments could lead to sanctions.
- Laurie Genardo, an English teacher at Oak Forest High School, is being investigated internally due to a social media post she made concerning the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on September 10.
- Following Kirk's fatal shooting, Dave Logel, who serves both as an educator at Grand Ledge High School and as a member of the city council, faced backlash for his contentious remarks regarding Kirk's death.
- Bremen District 228 confirmed the investigation and stated it is taking appropriate steps, while calls for Logel's termination reflect wider community concern over political and educational boundaries.
- Logel issued an apology, explaining that his remarks were motivated by sorrow and anger about gun violence, and he highlighted the importance of safeguarding victims and taking action to prevent similar incidents.
- The investigations and public response highlight tensions between educators’ free speech rights and professional responsibilities amid sensitive political events involving gun violence.
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Florida teachers under investigation for alleged Charlie Kirk posts
Some teachers across the state of Florida are under investigation over alleged social media posts in wake of the shooting death of Charlie Kirk. Kirk, an outspoken conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed last week during a speaking event in Utah. A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged with Kirk's death.
DeSantis administration targeting teachers, officials who criticize activist Charlie Kirk
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – One Florida teacher is suspended, and at least three more are under investigation for comments they made about Charlie Kirk after his murder – not in the classroom, but on their personal social media accounts.
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Eastern ProgressCobb County school district investigating teachers' posts about Kirk
(The Center Square) – One of Georgia's largest school districts said Monday it has placed some teachers on administrative leave over comments about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk
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