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Mercer County Superintendent on Leave After Data Charges
The Mercer County School Board has placed Superintendent Timothy Farquer on paid leave after he was charged with illegally accessing student medical records.
Rachel Holloway
Rachel Holloway is a public affairs correspondent specializing in civil liberties, public employment, and education policy. She reports on issues at the intersection of free speech, professional conduct, and institutional governance.
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CCSD Teachers' Online Posts Ignite Free Speech Debate
The Clark County School District faces a free speech debate after removing teachers from classrooms for controversial online posts, sparking public calls for policy.
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Xenia Teachers Return to Class After Social Media Investigation
Xenia Community Schools has concluded its investigation into two teachers' social media posts, with both set to return to the classroom after receiving consequences.
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Texas Tech System Restricts Gender Identity Classroom Topics
The Texas Tech University System has directed its five universities to limit classroom instruction on transgender and nonbinary identities, citing state law.
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CCSD Board Debates Teacher Free Speech After Kirk's Death
A Clark County School District meeting saw hours of debate over teachers' social media comments on Charlie Kirk's death, splitting the community on free speech.
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Florida Teachers Face Review Over Social Media Posts
Teachers in Lee County, Florida, are under an internal investigation for social media posts about conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sparking a rally in their defense.
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Attorney Criticizes School District in Teacher Free Speech Case
An attorney for an Auburn teacher placed on leave for a social media post says the school district is failing to protect her First Amendment rights.
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Peabody Teacher Not Returning After Social Media Comments
A Peabody high school teacher will not return to the classroom following a suspension over social media comments made after the death of activist Charlie Kirk.