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Brevard schools superintendent responds to preferred name controversy, says teacher violated state law
Supporters of a Brevard County teacher losing her job next year because she used a student’s preferred name without parental permission took their protests to the school board on Tuesday. Meanwhile, ...
Florida high school teacher to lose job after calling student by preferred name: What we know
Satellite High teacher did not have written parental permission to call a student by an alternative to their legal name. Her ...
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Florida teacher Melissa Calhoun loses job for using student's chosen name
Dozens of students and parents showed up in support of teacher Melissa Calhoun at a Brevard ... The 17-year-old student chose the preferred name to reflect the student’s gender identity and ...
Abigail Hawk's Blue Bloods Character Was Originally Named Melissa. Why Her Name Changed, And How Tom Selleck Was Involved: 'I Guess [It's] A Compliment'
She did not have a race. She did not have an anything. She was either detective Mel or Melissa. So, no first name. Definitely ...
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Blumhouse Television Names Melissa Aouate President
EXCLUSIVE: Top Fabel Entertainment executive Melissa Aouate is joining Blumhouse Television as President. She will oversee the creative team for the company’s scripted television division.
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Florida high school teacher to lose job after calling student by preferred name: What we know
Melissa Calhoun, a teacher at Satellite High School in Brevard County, will not have her contract renewed for the 2025-2026 school year after calling a student by a preferred name without getting ...