Key takeaways:
- A high school teacher in Missouri resigned from the district after a student recorded them using a racial slur in class.
- The incident has sparked a debate about the use of racial slurs in the classroom and the consequences for students who record them.
- The incident has highlighted the need for teachers and students to be aware of the power of words and the importance of creating a safe and respectful learning environment.
A high school teacher in Missouri has resigned from the district after a student recorded them using a racial slur in class.
Mary Walton, a 15-year-old sophomore at Glendale High School in Springfield, was suspended for three days after she recorded her teacher using the n-word twice in a video that lasted about one minute. The incident occurred on May 9 in a geometry class.
The student’s lawyer, Natalie Hull, said Mary decided to pick up her cell phone and record after the teacher used the slur more than once. Hull and Mary’s mother have demanded the district apologize and expunge her suspension from her record.
The school district has not publicly identified the teacher, but they have confirmed that they have resigned.
The incident has sparked a debate about the use of racial slurs in the classroom and the consequences for students who record them. Mary’s suspension has been seen by some as an example of the school district punishing the student for speaking out against racism, while others have argued that the student should have been more respectful of the teacher’s authority.
No matter the opinion, the incident has highlighted the need for teachers and students to be aware of the power of words and the importance of creating a safe and respectful learning environment.
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