The attorney representing a prominent Jacksonville activist and adjunct Douglas Anderson School of the Arts teacher, who’s under fire for controversial remarks on social media, called for her return to the classroom.

Hope McMath, a part-time high school art teacher at DA, shared posts on her Facebook page that included controversial comments, including one referencing a local councilman. Those remarks ultimately led to her being temporarily reassigned from her position while the district conducted an investigation.

Attorney John Phillips issued a statement on Monday, demanding “prompt due process and restoration” to get her back teaching.

Duval County Public Schools said it was investigating the matter, but according to Phillips, none of the details regarding the investigation can be co

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