"Georgia School Board Stands Firm on Firing Teacher for Controversial Book Reading"

The Georgia Board of Education upheld the firing of a Cobb County teacher who read a book challenging gender norms to fifth graders, citing "any evidence" to support the district's decision. The teacher, Katie Rinderle, maintains the book was about inclusivity and has filed a federal lawsuit alleging discrimination related to her firing. This case comes amid growing debate over censorship in Georgia schools, with Rinderle believed to be the first public school teacher in the state to face consequences under new laws limiting classroom discussions.