Texas teacher fired over Charlie Kirk comments amid free speech crackdown

By Staff Reports

September 19, 2025

Hundreds of Texas teachers are being investigated by the Texas Education Agency over social media posts commenting on Charlie Kirk’s death, sparking concerns over free speech.

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