10 months ago
Florida Teacher on Leave Over Gender-Neutral Title
A Florida teacher is on administrative leave for using the gender-neutral title 'Mx.'
instead of 'Ms.'
or 'Mrs.'
The Attorney General got involved after receiving a complaint.
The teacher asked students and staff to address her as 'Mx.'
This term, which has been used since the 1970s and added to the dictionary in 2017, is like 'Mr.'
or 'Ms.'
for those who are non-binary.
The exact reason for the leave is unclear based on the information provided in the article.
A Florida teacher is on administrative leave.
The teacher used the title 'Mx.'
The teacher worked at Talbot Elementary School.
The Attorney General is involved.
The teacher asked students to use 'Mx.'.
- Who
- A Florida school teacher (identity not released).
- What
- The teacher was placed on leave for using the gender-neutral title 'Mx.'
- Where
- Talbot Elementary School, Gainesville, Florida.
- When
- The incident occurred recently.
- Why
- The teacher allegedly asked others to use 'Mx' instead of 'Ms.' or 'Mrs.'
Proponents of Gender-Neutrality
Undisclosed
Use of Gender-Neutral Titles
Proponents of Gender-Neutrality
Not explicitly stated in the article.
Undisclosed
Not explicitly stated in the article.
Key facts
- Teacher's Title
- Mx.
- School
- Talbot Elementary School
- Location
- Gainesville, Florida
- Key Official
- Attorney General James Uthmeier
Quotes
James Uthmeier
Florida's Attorney General
“enforce the law and consider disciplinary action”
NDTV
“unacceptable”
NDTV
Anastasios Kamoutsas
Education Commissioner
“deeply troubling and ones that I will not take lightly”
NDTV


