Massachusetts Teacher Suspended for Mock Slave Auction and Racial Slur

A fifth-grade teacher in Southborough, Massachusetts, has been placed on paid leave after holding a mock slave auction and using a racial slur during instruction. The incidents, which involved singling out students of color and using inappropriate language, have prompted the school district to develop a plan for cultural competency training. The superintendent has apologized for the events and acknowledged missteps in the district's initial response.