The Cobb County School Board in Georgia has terminated fifth-grade teacher Katie Rinderle for reading a book about gender identity to her students, sparking a debate about what public school teachers can teach in class and how much a school system can control teachers. Supporters of Rinderle have argued that the school board’s decision is an example of censorship and an infringement on academic freedom, while opponents of Rinderle have argued that the book is inappropriate for children and that the school board was within its rights to terminate her. The case has the potential to shape the future of public school education in Georgia.