When Cornell social studies teacher Amy Palo prepares a lesson these days, she sometimes thinks twice about what she’s going to say to her high school students.

“I am thinking … should I reword this? Do I need to provide further explanation so they understand this isn't me sub-tweeting current events?” she said.

Her caution reflects the tense political climate that seemingly reached its breaking point last month when conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed. The death of the 31-year-old conservative activist has left educators across the region on edge, with many worrying lessons and online comments could be misconstrued.

Stories have swept the news in recent weeks of K-12 teachers and college professors being fired for remarks made in the wake of Kirk’s killing. And many

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