https://twitter.com/c350Zee/status/1656715248022241281?t=i76hn3R6jLNlPuGzB-MX2w&s=19
Florida education officials allegedly told a school teacher that she was under a misconduct investigation after, her friend claimed, she showed students the Disney animated film Strange World.
The purported investigation following this alleged showing of Strange World comes amid rightwing Republican governor Ron DeSantiss attacks on educators that include book censorship and limitations on discussions of race and sex as he jockeys for his partys presidential nomination with anti-woke talking points.
The film involves a group of explorers who try saving a mysterious land from losing its vital energy source, per Variety. It also has a prominent gay character a rarity in childrens animation.
Zee included a photo of a letter from the Florida department of education, stating that following receipt of a receipt of a complaint, this office has determined an investigation is warranted into allegations that you engaged in inappropriate conduct.
If you have evidentiary witnesses or documents pertinent to the case, send them to this office no later than two weeks from receipt of this letter, the alleged missive continues. CBR.com first reported on Zees Tweet.
The alleged letter does not state specific allegations against this teacher. The Florida department of education did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
In response to a Twitter user who said that teachers who break the law find themselves under investigation, Zee wrote: She has signed permission from every parent in the classroom to show Disney & Dreamworks movies in class, even offering lines to specify specific movies parents didnt want shown. Not one exception was written down, so no she didnt break the law. Try again, doofus.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/may/13/florida-teacher-allegedly-investigated-for-showing-students-film-strange-world