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Teacher Sparks Outrage with Violent Student Confrontation Post

2/19/2026

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Kaili Schmidt, a Minnesota elementary school teacher, reposted a video of a confrontation where a student who supported ICE is punched, triggering backlash.
Critics say the post promotes violence over free speech.
Many users on X urged Schmidt's termination.
The incident sparked discussions about educators' behavior on social media.
Gene Dillon Elementary School and the Bemidji Public School District have not addressed the situation.

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Story summary

Kaili Schmidt, a Minnesota elementary school teacher, reposted a video of a confrontation where a student who supported ICE is punched, triggering backlash.
Critics say the post promotes violence over free speech.
Many users on X urged Schmidt's termination.
The incident sparked discussions about educators' behavior on social media.
Gene Dillon Elementary School and the Bemidji Public School District have not addressed the situation.