“Melissa Calhoun, a public school teacher in Florida, has been informed that her contract will not be renewed after she used a student’s chosen name without parental consent.” (Truthout, 4/13/2025 at 10:22 AM)
A teacher in Brevard County, FL was fired for addressing a student by their preferred name. Learn what's happened since, and what you can do.
“Melissa Calhoun, a public school teacher in Florida, has been informed that her contract will not be renewed after she used a student’s chosen name without parental consent.” (Truthout, 4/13/2025 at 10:22 AM)