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Why are so many K-12 educators prone to violent rhetoric?

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20.01.2026

Two Propel charter school employees who posted on social media celebrating a news report from Iranian state media detailing Tehran’s promise to kill President Donald Trump, which said, “This time it will not miss the target,” lost their jobs this weekend.

The employees’ video, which appears to have been recorded in a classroom at a Pittsburgh-based charter school, shows them smiling at the report before giggling and crossing their fingers, suggesting they hope Iran will not miss its target.

After the media video was first posted, the charter school placed the employees on leave. By Sunday, Propel issued a statement saying their behavior violated school policies.

“Following a formal review process conducted in accordance with our policies and applicable labor agreements, the individuals involved are no longer employed by Propel Schools,” the statement said.

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