The teacher has been placed on administrative leave while the incident is under investigation, according to a Moreno Valley Unified School District spokesperson. The school district did not identify the teacher and did not take any actions regarding his future as an educator.
Students identified him as Maximiliano Perez, a history teacher who has participated in multiple school clubs, including the chess club.
He could not be reached for comment. In a recording of his lecture that was shared by a conservative commentator on X, Perez asked his students pointed questions about a second Trump presidency, but did not seem to invite a discourse as he railed against the once and future president. Will it happen to you?
Most likely not. Which is a good thing, but has Donald Trump quoted Hitler? Five students expressed their support for Perez at the board meeting, describing him as a dedicated teacher who encourages independent thinking and cares deeply about the well-being of his students. One student, Jailene Bailey, even credited him with saving her life by offering support when she was struggling with her mental health. Mata said that, counter to narratives being presented online, Perez does not force his beliefs on his students.
Several dozen students walked out of class Tuesday morning in protest and asked the school district to reinstate their teacher, according to video from OnSceneTV. The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. Clara Harter is a breaking news reporter at the Los Angeles Times. Previously, she covered politics and education for the L.
