AUSTIN – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) says it’s reviewing 180 complaints on educators’ comments they made online about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
On Friday, TEA said it will investigate teachers and school staff accused of making inappropriate comments on social media.
TEA to investigate teachers’ social media posts about Charlie Kirk assassination
In a letter sent Friday to superintendents across the state, TEA Commissioner Mike Morath directed districts to gather documentation of posts that could violate the Educator’s Code of Ethics. He said the materials will be reviewed to determine whether disciplinary action is necessary.
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On Monday, TEA has been made aware