Former Teacher Fired Over Transgender Policies Celebrates Trump’s Executive Order Targeting Gender Ideology in Schools

A former California teacher fired over her refusal to comply with her school district’s transgender policies is celebrating President Trump’s recent executive order targeting gender ideology in schools. The order, which cuts federal funding to schools promoting gender ideology and critical race theory, marks a significant shift, according to Jessica Tapia, who was terminated after opposing policies that hid gender transitions from parents. Tapia, who settled a lawsuit with her former employer, sees the order as an affirmation of her stance and hopes it will protect teachers and parents with similar moral convictions. Critics, including the American Federation of Teachers, argue the move will exacerbate division in schools.