WFTV: Brevard parents cite ex-teacher’s actions while advocating for Satellite High contract at board meet →
Brevard Public School parents are very vocal about two issues: the former teacher’s guilty verdict in connection with an underage house party and their support for another teacher, whom the school board decided not to rehire after calling a student by their preferred name.
WESH: Public maintains support for Brevard Co. teacher following decision not to renew her contract →
Dozens of people gathered at the Brevard County School Board in support of a teacher whose contract won’t be renewed.
Opinion: Using ‘parental rights’ to sow discord in our schools →
It seems the more things change, the more they remain the same. Our current school board has decided not to renew the contract of a lauded Advanced Placement English teacher for her choice refer to her student by the name that student had been known for five years, the name the student asked to be used.
FOX 35: Teacher loses job for calling student by preferred name, Students rally →
Satellite High School students walked out of class to rally in support of a teacher who was fired after using a students preferred name without their parents consent, which is a violation of state law.
News 10: More Florida teachers investigated amid ‘preferred name’ scandal →
After a Brevard County teacher drew fire for calling a student by a “preferred name,” more teachers are now being investigated, according to the local teachers’ union.
ClickOrlando: More Brevard County teachers investigated amid ‘preferred name’ scandal →
After a Brevard County teacher drew fire for calling a student by a “preferred name,” more teachers are now being investigated, according to the local teachers’ union.
Florida Today: Brevard Schools questions teachers on discussions of sexuality, gender →
A little less than a month after a teacher’s contract wasn’t renewed because of her unauthorized use of a high school senior’s chosen name related to their gender identity, investigations into educators continue — this time related not only to their use of students’ name preferences, but also to whether or not they display LGBTQ pride flags or discuss gender and sexual orientation.
Florida Today: Multiple Brevard teachers reported for using students’ chosen names →
At least two Brevard teachers have been reprimanded for social media posts saying they use students’ preferred names without parental permission, according to a former school board member
OPINION: Florida schools need to get their priorities right →
Florida cares more about implementing harmful policies than creating encouraging and comfortable places for all to learn.
Florida Today: Teacher used a student’s chosen name and lost her job. Brevard fought back →
Brevard has seen a flurry of protests since the start of April, with community members rallying outside Satellite High, packing a school board meeting and amassing nearly 55,000 signatures on a petition — all in an effort to reinstate a high school teacher whose contract wasn’t renewed after she called a 17-year-old student by their chosen name without parental consent.