After the dismissal of a Battle Ground high school teacher, other educators censor their curricula

After the dismissal of a Battle Ground high school teacher, other educators censor their curricula

On Sept. 10, 2025, Battle Ground High School social studies teacher Amanda Gonzales was trying to stay in control of the churn of high school students during the minutes between class periods. It was the day that conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed during a speaking event outside Salt Lake City, Utah. Looking back, Gonzales said, it was a hectic time of day when a student came up to her and asked if she had heard about Kirk’s death. Th…