Last week, something happened in our schools that should worry every parent and taxpayer. Teachers in the Clark County School District made social media posts celebrating the death of Charlie Kirk. Now they’re out of their classrooms.
Superintendent Jhone Ebert announced Monday that teachers whose posts caused “substantial disruption” to the school district are no longer assigned to classrooms. She said the district spent extensive time processing thousands of angry emails, social media posts, and direct messages from concerned parents and community members.
What Happened and Why It Matters
Charlie Kirk, the young conservative activist who founded Turning Point USA, was assassinated on September 10th while speaking at Utah Valley University. His death sent shockwaves through communities nationwide. But instead of showing basic human decency, some Clark County teachers decided to celebrate online.
Think about this for a minute. These are the people we trust to teach our children. They’re supposed to model good behavior and basic respect for human life. Instead, they’re posting hateful messages about a man who was gunned down for his political beliefs.
This isn’t just about free speech. It’s about character. It’s about whether we want people who celebrate political violence anywhere near our kids.
The District’s Response
Ebert tried to walk a fine line in her statement. She said the district “upholds freedom of speech” but also has an obligation to keep schools “safe and focused on learning.” She wrote that school leadership “condemns political violence” and won’t tolerate speech that causes disruption.
Ebert wrote:
“In addition, to protect all staff and students, CCSD teachers whose posts regarding the death of Mr. Kirk have caused substantial disruption to the District and raised concerns about safety are currently not assigned to classrooms.”
The district didn’t say exactly how many teachers were removed. That’s concerning. Parents deserve to know the full scope of this problem.
Conservative Leaders Demand Action
Sig Rogich, a respected conservative political consultant who has a Summerlin middle school named after him, didn’t mince words. He called for these teachers to be fired completely.
Rogich said in an open letter to Ebert:
“The content of their messages is not protected by freedom of speech, just as inciting panic by yelling ‘fire’ in a crowded theater is not protected,”
Now, Rogich might be stretching the legal argument here. Celebrating murder is probably still protected speech under the First Amendment.
But here’s what he gets right – there’s a huge difference between having free speech rights and keeping your job as a public educator. When Kirk’s assassination is being investigated as an act of terrorism, can we really let educators who influence our children appear to support that terrorism? Rogich warned that keeping these teachers employed:
“undermines the trust that students, parents, and staff place in our institution.”
Why This Matters to Conservatives
This situation shows us exactly what’s wrong with public education today. We have teachers who are so consumed with political hatred that they’ll celebrate the assassination of a young father and husband. These are the people shaping our children’s minds every day.
For years, conservatives have warned about radical ideology in schools. Critics often dismiss these concerns as overblown. But when teachers publicly celebrate political violence, we see the true face of extremism in education.
This also shows how the left really feels about free speech. They demand protection for their own controversial statements. But they work to silence conservative voices through intimidation, harassment, and violence. Charlie Kirk’s murder is the ultimate example of this double standard.
The Bigger Picture
This incident is part of a disturbing trend. Across America, we’re seeing more political violence and more people who excuse or celebrate it. The assassination of Charlie Kirk, following other recent attacks on politicians, including Donald Trump, shows how dangerous our political climate has become.
When teachers – the people we trust with our most precious resource – start cheering for political murder, we’ve crossed a line we can’t uncross easily.
What Happens Next
The district says these teachers are “currently not assigned to classrooms.” But what does that mean long-term? Are they still getting paid? Will they return to teaching? Will parents be informed if this was their student’s teacher? The public deserves clear answers.
There’s also the question of whether this goes deeper. If some teachers felt comfortable posting these messages publicly, how many more share these views privately? What are they teaching our kids when no one is watching?
What Conservatives Should Do
First, stay engaged with your local school board. Show up to meetings. Ask hard questions about teacher hiring and discipline policies. The people making these decisions need to hear from parents who care about their children’s education and safety.
Second, consider your options. Look into school choice programs, private schools, or homeschooling if your district won’t clean house. Your tax dollars shouldn’t fund people who celebrate political violence.
Third, support transparency. Demand that school districts release information about disciplinary actions against teachers. Parents have a right to know what’s happening in their schools.
Finally, remember that this fight isn’t just about a few bad teachers in Las Vegas. It’s about the future of American education. Either we insist on basic standards of decency and professionalism, or we accept that our schools will become breeding grounds for political extremism.
The choice is ours. But we need to make it now, before more children are exposed to teachers who think murder is something to celebrate.
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