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Texas Tech System Issues Written Guidance on Gender Identity
The Texas Tech University System has issued a written directive restricting classroom discussions on transgender identities, citing state and federal orders.
Isaac Thornton
Isaac Thornton is a national correspondent covering education policy and civil liberties. He specializes in issues at the intersection of law and education, including free speech for educators and student rights.
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NJ Catholic School Teacher on Leave Over Surrogacy Role
A kindergarten teacher at a Catholic school in New Jersey was placed on paid leave after informing officials she is pregnant as a surrogate.
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CCSD Educator Alleges Underreporting of Student Discipline Data
A Clark County School District educator alleges the district underreports student discipline, claiming over 100,000 instructional days are lost annually.
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Iowa State Fires Advisor for Post on Charlie Kirk Assassination
Iowa State University has dismissed a financial aid advisor after she made a controversial social media post stating Charlie Kirk “got what was coming.”
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CCSD Meeting Draws Large Crowd Over Teacher Removals
A Clark County School District board meeting drew a large, divided crowd debating the removal of teachers for online comments about a public figure's death.
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Fairfax County Mother Files Federal Complaint Over Locker Room Policy
A Fairfax County mother filed a federal Title IX complaint after her daughter reported a male student was in the girls' locker room while students undressed.
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Maine School Employee Resigns Over Pronoun Dispute
A Maine educational technician has resigned, stating she was pressured to use male pronouns for a female colleague and enforce it with disabled students.
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Iowa Congresswoman Calls for Probe into High School Broadcast
Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) has called for a federal investigation into Linn-Mar High School after a student broadcast discussed 'non-monosexual identity'.
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Judge Blocks University's Firing of Professor in Free Speech Case
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the University of South Dakota from firing a professor over a controversial social media post, citing First Amendment rights.
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Iowa State University Employee Fired Over Social Media Post
An Iowa State University employee has been fired after making a social media post about conservative activist Charlie Kirk, prompting action from the state's Board of Regents.
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Wisconsin Teacher Resigns After Controversial Social Media Post
A Laconia High School teacher has resigned after a mutual agreement with the Rosendale-Brandon School District following a controversial social media post.
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Ryan Walters Resigns as Oklahoma Schools Chief for National Role
Ryan Walters has resigned as Oklahoma's State Superintendent to become CEO of the Teacher Freedom Alliance, a national group focused on opposing teachers unions.
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USD Professor Gets Restraining Order in Free Speech Lawsuit
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the University of South Dakota from firing a professor over a social media post, citing potential First Amendment violations.
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Indiana Teacher Resigns After Post on Activist's Death
A high school English teacher in Valparaiso, Indiana, has resigned after her social media post about the death of a conservative activist sparked public outcry.
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Colorado School District 49 Adopts New Facility Use Policy
The Colorado Springs District 49 school board has passed a resolution by a 3-2 vote to limit access to school restrooms and locker rooms based on biological sex.
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MSU Professor on Leave After Comments on Charlie Kirk's Death
A Montana State University-Northern professor is on leave and facing death threats after her social media comments on Charlie Kirk's death went public.
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Florida School Halts 'Witchy Wednesday' Broadcast After Complaint
Orange County Public Schools in Florida has ordered a high school to stop a student-led 'Witchy Wednesday' segment after a legal complaint from a Christian group.
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Professor Watchlist Raises Concerns on Campus Free Speech
Professor Joshua Nguyen and at least 77 other Massachusetts educators have been listed on Professor Watchlist, a site by Turning Point USA, for their views on divisive topics, fueling campus free spee
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Universities Face Free Speech Test After Kirk Assassination
Colleges nationwide are divided on free speech following Charlie Kirk's assassination, with a civil liberties group tracking 87 disciplinary cases against students and faculty.
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Florida Education Board Scrutinizes Alachua County Member
The Florida Board of Education has publicly condemned Alachua County School Board member Tina Certain for a controversial social media post, citing a pattern of misconduct.