In 2023, Wisconsin first-grade teacher Melissa Tempel wanted her class to sing Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus’ “Rainbowland” for their spring concert. Tempel argued that the song focused on acceptance, but the district refused to allow the class to sing it, saying it “could be deemed controversial.”After she was denied the song, Tempel took to social media to blast the district for its stance. She was immediately placed on administrative leave and ultimately fired. After her firing, Tempel filed a lawsuit claiming the district violated her First Amendment rights when they fired her. Earlier this week, that lawsuit was dismissed by a federal judge, saying that Tempel’s tweet posed a disruption to the school district. Credit: Kristopher Harris, Flickr“As to potential security risks and disruption, the record indicates that soon after Tempel tweeted, (the school district) received upwards of twenty calls per day regarding the “Rainbowland” decision, many of which consisted of the caller subjecting the recipient to yelling and insults,” United States Judge Nancy Joseph wrote in her ruling. Tempel’s lawyer said they are considering appealing the court’s decision. Credit: Inside the MagicThe controversy around the song stemmed from its title and themes of acceptance. Many in the community attributed the song’s title to explicit support for the LGBTQ community. “It’s really disappointing that a lot of the policies target LGBTQ students,” Tempel said. “Like not being able to use student pronouns, not being allowed to use students’ names. Teachers not being allowed to wear rainbows or have rainbows or signs that talk about inclusivity was a big thing that can really help students feel comfortable at school. And that’s something that’s changed a lot.”Credit: DisneyNeither Miley Cyrus nor Dolly Parton has publicly commented on the controversy in Wisconsin. However, a nonprofit founded by Cyrus, The Happy Hippie Foundation, took to X (formerly Twitter) and sent a message, telling the students at Heyer Elementary School’s first graders to “keep being YOU.” This controversy appears to be over until Tempel decides to take her case to the next level. What do you think of a Wisconsin school banning kids from singing “Rainbowland” by Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton? Let us know in the comments. The post Wisconsin Teacher Loses Her First Amendment Case Over Banned Dolly Parton/Miley Cyrus Song appeared first on Inside the Magic.