Kaukauna Area School District places teacher Patrick Meyer on leave after controversial post
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Updated · Fox News · Apr 28
Kaukauna Area School District places teacher Patrick Meyer on leave after controversial post
15 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 28
Meyer, a Kaukauna High School social studies teacher with over 20 years’ experience, was suspended after referencing presidential assassins and mocking Trump’s MAGA slogan in a now-deleted X post.
The district stated the post was unrelated to school activities and found no evidence of risk to student safety, but emphasized its commitment to rejecting violence and maintaining a supportive environment.
Meyer’s comments drew criticism from local officials and came amid heightened tensions following the recent shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C.
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