“TEA has been made aware of some Texas public school educators that have posted and/or shared reprehensible and inappropriate content on social media related to the assassination of Charlie Kirk. These educators’ comments do not reflect the vast majority of Texas teachers who are dedicated practitioners that work diligently to serve the more than 5.5 million impressionable young minds in our classrooms.”
Morath confirmed that every case has been referred to the TEA’s Educator Investigations Division for review and possible sanctions.
The Texas Education Agency is investigating teachers and staff who have "posted and/or shared reprehensible and inappropriate content on social media" about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. pic.twitter.com/mY2wpK8L3r
Morath acknowledged the right to free speech but emphasized there is no excuse for glorifying violence.
“While the exercise of free speech is a fundamental right we are all blessed to share, it does not give carte blanche authority to celebrate or sow violence against those that share differing beliefs and perspectives. Mr. Kirk was a father and a husband, and tragically, his children no longer have their father, and his wife no longer has her spouse. As a father and husband myself, and as someone devoted to the education of children, it is heartbreaking.”
Update: the @teainfo has received approximately 180 complaints related to the letter sent out last week asking for reports of "reprehensible" content/shared posts by educators after the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
The commissioner urged school leaders to report any additional cases through the TEA’s Misconduct Reporting Portal.
Complaints Pour In
According to Texan News, the TEA has already received nearly 180 complaints from parents, community members, and fellow educators. These reports came after the agency circulated its letter last week asking Texans to flag “reprehensible” online content linked to educators.
Governor Abbott made it official on Monday:
“The Texas Education Agency is investigating Texas teachers whose actions called for or incite violence following the Charlie Kirk assassination. Those educators—more than 100–will have their teacher certification suspended and be ineligible to teach in a Texas public school.”
The Texas Education Agency is investigating Texas teachers whose actions called for or incite violence following the Charlie Kirk assassination.
Those educators—more than 100–will “have their teacher certification suspended and be ineligible to teach in a Texas public school.” https://t.co/WKXt9H1G4c
This move sends a loud and clear message: Texas will not allow radical activists to poison the classroom with hate and violence. While most teachers dedicate their lives to serving children, those who crossed the line by celebrating Kirk’s murder have destroyed their own credibility — and their careers.
Parents now watch closely as Texas follows through on its promise. The rest of the nation is left wondering: if radicalized teachers are willing to cheer assassination online, what kind of influence have they been having over America’s children behind closed classroom doors?
