Copyright 2023 WPVI-TV. Moorehead, who has been teaching at the district for 17 years, appeared on Michael Smerconishs morning show on CNN Saturday with Malofiy. In 1977, the court ruled that the First and 14th Amendments do not provide blanket protection in the case of a teacher who had argued with co-workers and cursed at students. Moorehead had the opportunity to return to work for well over a year and chose not to do so., Speaking to the board Thursday, Moorehead said the board fed the community lies. The court further narrowed protection in 1983 in the case of a New Orleans assistant district attorney who circulated a questionnaire to co-workers asking their opinions on transfers, morale and supervisors in the office. I dont know how I can get that reputation back, Moorehead said in a telephone interview Saturday. Allentown Teacher Suspended After Jan. 6 Fired for Not Moorehead never returned to work and he indicated he had no intention of returning, Freund told lehighvalleylive.com. All rights reserved. Please subscribe today to lehighvalleylive.com. Moorehead had the opportunity to return to work for well over a year and chose not to do so., Speaking to the board Thursday, Moorehead said the board fed the community lies. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. "Now, when you're a government employer, the law says that you have a right to first amendment right to freedom of speech, very different than in private sector," he said. Pennsylvania middle school teacher rightfully suspended over possible involvement in Capitol riots March 22, 2021 by Kavita Sundaram Photo by BBC Protesters break into and riot at the capitol. School operations at Kraemer Middle School were suspended for the day after an assistant principal apparently took his own life Monday morning in a private area 0:45 One day after the deadly insurrection in Washington, a Pennsylvania school district announced it was suspending a teacher who, the district asserted, was Raub Middle School teacher Jason Mooreheads social media posts from the Jan. 6 rally for former President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., began circulating in Allentown on the afternoon when the world watched in horror as protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol. District officials have not disclosed whether the suspended teacher was among those who breached the Capitol building. All rights reserved. ALLENTOWN A Pennsylvania teacher who was suspended last year during an investigation into his attendance at, and social media posts about, the Stop "@properties does not condone violence, destruction or illegal activities," a statement from the company said after explaining she acknowledged she took part in the riot. "We ask the same of our students and families.". Allentown Teacher's Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. : Local economists weigh in after 3rd bank failure in last 2 months, Baby alligator temporarily staying in the Poconos after being found at sewage plant in Allentown, LVHN offering 2nd dose of bivalent COVID-19 booster shot for people 65 and older, immunocompromised people, Work to replace busy bridge connecting Lehigh, Northampton counties is underway; there's some good news for commuters, Allentown Service Plaza to close at night during the week as crews do paving work, High Delaware River water levels lead to additional safety requirements at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area this week, Gov. He explained his position on those posts to Action News: "There had been riots and protests, where they were excused away that the damage that was done was acceptable, because buildings and private businesses were insured. All rights reserved. A lawyer representing the Allentown School District said he hasn't yet seen the lawsuit so he couldn't comment. Over the past half-century, the Supreme Court has issued four major decisions defining the limits of public employees First Amendment rights. Wisconsin legislators are poised to accept the state's share of a settlement stemming from a multistate lawsuit accusing drug manufacturers and distributors of contributing to the nation's opioid crisis. A Pennsylvania teacher who was suspended last year during an investigation into his attendance at, and social media posts about, the Stop the Steal rally on Jan. 6 in Washington is being fired for refusing to return to work. A Bucks County teacher who called her students utterly loathsome and frightfully dim in her online blog lost her appeal to the First Amendment after her district fired her. "While we all have the right to express ourselves, it is important to do so respectfully," the letter said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Follow Hannah & PhillyVoice on Twitter: @hannah_kanik | @thePhillyVoice Allentown Teacher's Why First Republic failed. Parker and School Board President And I, I wanted to make how the media looked at different protests differently," he said. An armed standoff played out in front of the House chamber. Moorehead mentioned he was in attendance for the "Save the Steal" rally on January 6th, but never made it to the Capitol to riot, according to Texas attorney Paul Davis was fired or resigned from Goosehead Insurance after posting videos during the riot, The Houston Chronicle reported. Ive been bullied and I dont want my family, my co-workers, my students to feel they shouldnt defend their First Amendment protections.. Period," he said. Malofiy said he believes district officials reacted rashly to the outcry over Mooreheads social media posts from the Trump rally and said his client has been made a victim of cancel culture, in which people are penalized for their political beliefs. My client has been very very patient in hoping that the school district would do the right thing and at this point, it seems inevitable that we will be filing a lawsuit, Malofiy said. Teachers union President Mark Leibold did not respond to multiple messages seeking comment. Morning Call reporter Sarah M. Wojcik can be reached at 610-778-2283 or swojcik@mcall.com. Morning Call reporter Peter Hall can be reached at 610-820-6581 or peter.hall@mcall.com. He said his address and phone number have been posted online. "I love working in that school. At the same time, the district has an obligation to respect the First Amendment rights of our staff and students. lehighvalleylive.com Legal Statement. A Pennsylvaniateacher was suspended this week after taking part in Wednesdays riot at the U.S. Capitol, pending an investigation, the Allentown School District said, according to a report. Joseph Fling Jr., 77, of Hatboro, is accused of careless driving and failing to yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian in a crosswalk, in the Sept. 6 death of Angela Yowakim, the outlet reported Some calling in were passionate that the district was in the wrong. Capitol rioting: Trump, McEnany condemn storming of Congress. No," he said. Im being fired for refusing to come to a place that is unsafe, a situation you guys created., Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Friday morning, Freund said the investigation is not yet complete. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Youve made it impossible for me to return. More dry than wet overall, but still cool and unsettled. Like us on Facebook: PhillyVoice Moorehead claims the district called him an active participant in the riots, but that they they knew he was never part of it. Allentown School District board of school directors voted Thursday to fire Jason Moorehead, who was a middle school social studies teacher at the Allentown Federal officials have been charging and arresting people in Pennsylvania and around the country for their alleged roles in breaching the building, damaging or stealing property inside and attacking law enforcement. The Social Studies teachers controversial social media posts had drastic consequences. Jenkins says no one from the district has contacted him or the people with them that day to question them in the investigation and says he hopes they do. The district has received notice Moorehead plans to take legal action in Lehigh County Court, but a complaint has not yet been filed. In 1964, Illinois school teacher Marvin Pickering wrote a letter to his local newspaper critical of the administrations spending on instruction and athletics. Moorehead was officially reinstated in July 2021, after the investigation found he had violated the district's social media policies, but not its outside activities policy. While the First Amendment does not protect private-sector employees from being fired for what they say, government workers have legal recourse if they believe they have been wrongly terminated, Zirkel said. WebThe Allentown Police Department will host the city's first Youth Academy as part of its ongoing plans to increase outreach into the Allentown School District. Moorehead said he had an impeccable record, and cared deeply for his students most of whom were minorities. Allentown School District board of school directors voted Thursday to fire Jason Moorehead, who was a middle school social studies teacher at the Allentown School District. WebA student at Dieruff High School in Allentown who had been suspended will now face charges in connection with a teacher's fall from the gym's bleachers last week. The freedoms ensconced in the First Amendment are among the most celebrated in the U.S. Constitution. Moorehead said he longs to be back in the classroom. State finances are in pretty good shape but that could change depending on the trajectory of the national economy. In another, he stood in front of a hot dog cart waiting for lunch during (what CNN will hopefully call) a mostly peaceful protest while at the Capital.. It gives people in the United States the right to speak their minds, worship, gather and support the political candidates of their choice without fear of being silenced or punished by the government. Moorehead said he was never at the Capitol when the violence erupted and only attended Trump's speech about a mile away. Legal Statement. The platform is designed to engage citizens and government leaders in a discussion about what needs improvement across the country. Moorehead has said he went to be a witness to a historic day and listen to then-President Donald Trump speak, and that he didnt know about the deadly riot until much later. Know Your Rights: Searches of Students | ACLU of Northern CA Wisconsin Legislators to Consider Opioid Settlement Payout. The school board's legal council says the investigation is still ongoing. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Moorehead said the day after the January 6th riots, the Allentown School District suspended him and put out a press release that read in part that a staff member was "involved in the electoral college protests that took place at the United States Capitol Building.". Not everyone there is a rioter.. Moorehead says hes a victim of cancel culture and that his reputation has been destroyed by what he says is a false statement that he was involved in the violent protest. Thousands of people are there, and only a few are doing the rioting and destruction. The Allentown School District has fired a teacher who was suspended after going to Washington, D.C. for the so-called Stop the Steal rally, which became a deadly insurrectionist riot that took over the capitol building. ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) - A Pennsylvania high school teacher has been charged with having sex with a minor female student he began tutoring earlier this year. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. We understand that many members of our community are upset by the image, the letter states. So long as you admit you're a racist, and take classes to correct yourself. The uproar was enough for Allentown School District to suspend him with pay while it investigated his involvement in the days events. Because of the emotion and controversy stirred by the events of January 6, 2021, the teacher has been temporarily relieved of his teaching duties until the school district can complete a formal investigation of his involvement, the district said in a letter on Jan. 8. When asked if he broke any laws, Moorehead was clear. WebA Pennsylvania teacher was suspended this week after taking part in Wednesdays riot at the U.S. Capitol, pending an investigation, the Allentown School District said, according We as a community cannot accept nor tolerate this negative behavior., What is he doing wrong? another asked. Mr. Teacher Suspended After Jan. 6 Fired for Not Working. I dont give a flying shit about those babies and I will gladly smash into a school bus, Carr wrote. The chaos in Washington D.C. added to the "confusion and uncertainty" that students are facing during the pandemic, Parker wrote. HANNITY: CAPITOL RIOTING EXPOSED 'MASSIVE VULNERABILITY' IN SECURITY -- AND AMERICA'S ENEMIES TOOK NOTE. ALLENTOWN A Pennsylvania teacher who was suspended last year during an investigation into his attendance at, and social media posts about, the Stop the Steal rally which later turned to a deadly insurrection on Jan. 6 has been fired for refusing to return to work. WebA Lehigh Valley teacher says he was suspended for being in Washington, D.C., on the day of the Capitol riot. Im shocked that this happened and Im scared about my future.. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Participation in the demonstrations on Jan. 6 has brought professional consequences for some, mostly limited to those who stormed the Capitol building. Last year, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court added the question of whether an employees speech impairs the ability of an agency to perform its duties by damaging the publics trust. Utahs strong economy and business environment make it an attractive place, but experts and locals say that isnt all the Beehive State has to offer. Allentown School District board of school directors voted Thursday to fire Jason Moorehead, who was a middle school social studies teacher at the Allentown School District. "After numerous complaints the school district conducted an investigation of the extent of Mr. Moorehead's involvement in the events of January 6th. In a few cases, protesters have lost jobs even if they did not take part in the violent rioting. I was trying to highlight what I believe is the double standard that often exists in the media when theyre looking at two different events from two different political groups, he told Smerconish. The reaction fell on both sides, some saying it was his First Amendment right to attend a rally, others saying being a teacher usurped that right. Jason Moorehead, who was suspended by the Allentown School District following the U.S. Capitol riots, claims his reputation as a teacher has been tarnished by Doing my civic duty, he commented. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Pennsylvania does not. Pa. Teacher Suspended After Jan. 6 Fired For Not Working 2976 days ago By Police arrest suspect in April shooting, McCarthy touts U.S.-Israeli ties on trip underscored, Candidates can cross-file in Pennsylvania Primaries, Suspected burglar found sweeping inside TN home, Al Da con abc27: Evento Trash Can to Treasure, White House estimates 20K Russians killed in Ukraine, Hunter Biden in court over child support payments, York County jury convicts man of third-degree murder, Pennsylvania State House forms Black-Jewish Caucus, Sen. 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