Fired Rainbowland teacher files First Amendment lawsuit against Waukesha School District
Posted on AllSides September 5th, 2023
From The Center
WAUKESHA, Wis. — Melissa Tempel, a teacher who was fired after criticizing the Waukesha School District's decision to ban the "Rainbowland" song from a school concert, has filed a First Amendment lawsuit against the district and its superintendent. The School District of Waukesha Board of Education terminated Tempel in July. Earlier this year, she spoke out on social media about the decision to ban the Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton duet from the Heyer Elementary School student concert. Tempel's post drew national attention and debate. The federal lawsuit was filed...