I agree one must be careful when posting under one’s own name, but when using a handle on Twitter or Reddit, it should fall under free speech rules. Because it’s not as if you are representing your school district; you’re using a handle. We are dangerously close to decreeing that if you have unpopular views, you are NEVER allowed to discuss them with anyone except in a whisper, behind closed doors.
I agree with you on free speech. When I was a die hard liberal I thought conservatives were against free speech........ha, I now know it’s the exact opposite.
But, it seems to me that her stupidity could cost the district many lawsuits. Because she teaches different ethnicities, races, religions, etc she has an obligation to keep certain thoughts to herself. She seems really clueless. I do believe that when you are a K-12 teacher you do have to rise to certain standards. I am absolutely not a prude, but I am a realist & I have bills to pay & I love my kids. In this day & age the smallest thing can be turned into a career killer. Is it fair? No, but that is the world we live in. And I hate that it’s this way.
And you are sadly correct......free speech is under direct attack.