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On Dec. 20, a federal judge denied the Waukesha School District's motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought against it by former teacher Melissa Tempel.

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Learn about the inspiration behind "Rainbowland," Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton's surprisingly controversial duet.

Melissa Tempel is suing the Wisconsin school district that fired her after she complained publicly that her students weren't allowed to sing "Rainbowland," a song about acceptance.

Melissa Tempel claims she was retaliated against after tweeting about the district's decision regarding the "Rainbowland" song.

The fired Waukesha school teacher at the center of the "Rainbowland" song controversy has filed a federal civil lawsuit against the district and superintendent.

Heyer Elementary School teacher Melissa Tempel, who wanted to use Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton's "Rainbowland" in a concert, has been fired. Tempel's termination comes after a board hearing involving several district officials on Wednesday, July 12. The Waukesha School Board voted 9-0. Tempel first

Heyer Elementary School teacher Melissa Tempel, who wanted to use Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton's "Rainbowland" in a concert, has been fired. Tempel's termination comes after a board hearing involving several district officials on Wednesday, July 12. The Waukesha School Board voted 9-0. Tempel first

Heyer Elementary School teacher Melissa Tempel, who wanted to use Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton's "Rainbowland" in a concert, has been fired. Tempel's termination comes after a board hearing involving several district officials on Wednesday, July 12. The Waukesha School Board voted 9-0. Tempel first

Cancel Culture? The Wisconsin teacher is being fired for complaining about the district banning kids from singing the Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus song.