Peabody Public Schools is the latest school district in Massachusetts to put teachers on leave because of social media posts they allegedly made in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination. 

Superintendent Josh Vadala said two high school teachers were placed on leave "for alleged violations of district policies and procedures, including but not limited to social media posts following the death of Charlie Kirk."

The school did not go into detail about what the teachers allegedly posted on social media.

"This matter is currently under investigation," Vadala said in a statement. "We take this very seriously and will respond appropriately." 

A number of workers across the country have been fired or placed on leave for their comments after the conservative political activist was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

Last week, a teacher and another staff member at Wachusett Regional High School were placed on leave for alleged social media posts about Kirk. School officials described the teacher's alleged post as "inappropriate" and said she would not be allowed on school property while an investigation takes place.

A teacher at Framingham High School was also placed on leave, "pending an internal review." And in Sharon last week, school officials said they were reviewing a staff member's social media that for "highly inappropriate and insensitive commentary regarding the death of a public figure."

The spotlight on teachers' comments made on their personal social media profiles about Kirk's death has sparked a First Amendment debate on whether the posts are examples of protected free speech.