Massachusetts Teacher on Leave for Mock Slave Auction and Racial Slur

A fifth-grade teacher in Massachusetts has been placed on paid administrative leave after conducting a "mock slave auction" and using a racial slur in class. The incident, which involved asking students of color to stand and discussing their physical attributes, has led to an investigation by the school district. The principal was also placed on leave for a period, and the district superintendent has apologized to parents, acknowledging missteps in handling the situation.