A Greensboro fourth grader wrote to his member of Congress with a climate policy idea — and got a response that accused his teachers of indoctrination. The exchange has gone viral and put a spotlight on how elected officials talk about public educators.
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This story was originally published May 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM.