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Florida principal fired over Michelangelo lesson travels to Italy to see masterpiece David

  • Former Florida principal and her family are in Florence, Italy to see Michelangelo's Renaissance statue that caused controversy.
  • The principal resigned after a parent claimed the statue was pornographic and two other parents complained they weren't notified in advance.
  • The family visited the Accademia Gallery in Florence, where the statue is housed, and the director welcomed them and stated that the statue is a masterpiece and represents a religious symbol of purity and innocence.
  • The family is enjoying their trip to Italy, while the son stayed home to complete his Advanced Placement exams.
  • In the aftermath of the viral story, the mayor of Florence invited Carrasquilla and her students to visit.
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