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flag Math teachers' Halloween shirts sparked false claims of political mockery, fueling a backlash that disrupted school life.

flag A Halloween photo of Cienega High School math teachers in red-stained "Problem Solved" shirts sparked a national backlash after right-wing figures falsely claimed it mocked the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. flag The Vail School District clarified the shirts were part of a lighthearted math-themed Halloween activity, but the image went viral, generating over 3,000 hateful messages, death threats, and obscene calls that forced the school to disconnect phones. flag Teachers stayed home, students felt fear, and deputies increased patrols. flag Despite no political intent and no complaints from students or parents, the incident intensified after the district’s explanation, highlighting how quickly misinformation can escalate, targeting educators and disrupting school life.

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