Students at Barrington High School launch a Turning Point USA chapter after a teacher mocked conservative activist Charlie Kirk, leading to his leave.

Students at Barrington High School in Rhode Island are forming a Turning Point USA chapter after a social studies teacher, Benjamin Fillo, reportedly mocked the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in a TikTok video, calling him a “piece of garbage” and criticizing his views. Fillo was placed on administrative leave. The students, including president Caleb Kaplan and vice president Brayden Ryan, said the chapter aims to create a safe space for conservative students to express political and religious beliefs, promote free speech, and foster dialogue without retaliation. The incident has drawn national attention to debates over free expression, political polarization, and student activism in schools.