All articles tagged with #teacher misconduct
Originally Published 6 days ago — by BBC
Teacher Patrick Lawler, who expressed extremist views and made offensive comments about Islam and others, has been banned from teaching indefinitely after a disciplinary hearing found him guilty of professional misconduct and bringing the profession into disrepute, citing his involvement with far-right groups and inappropriate classroom behavior.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by BBC
A teacher named Patrick Lawler was found guilty of professional misconduct for expressing extremist views, including calling Islam 'satanic', discussing cocaine inappropriately, and sharing far-right opinions, leading to potential disrepute for the teaching profession.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KATU
A teacher involved in a sex abuse scandal at St. Helens School District has been accused of watching pornography while substitute teaching at Scappoose High School. Mark Collins, previously arrested for alleged sexual abuse of students, was reported by students for playing what sounded like pornography in class. The Scappoose School District has since barred him from substituting and emphasized the importance of reporting concerning behavior. The incident has intensified scrutiny and conflict within the community and school board.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
A Massachusetts teacher has been placed on leave for conducting a mock slave auction and using a racial slur in a fifth-grade classroom, sparking concerns about how slavery is taught in U.S. schools. The incidents, which occurred at Margaret A. Neary Elementary School, have led to an investigation and calls for reforms in teaching methods to ensure cultural competence and sensitivity.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Daily Beast
A Boston-area fifth grade teacher has been placed on administrative leave for holding a mock slave auction and using the N-word in class, actions that the school district condemned as unacceptable and traumatizing for students of color.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
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.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
The Redlands Unified School District in California has agreed to pay $2.25 million to settle a lawsuit involving a teacher, Laura Whitehurst, who became pregnant by one of the students she was accused of sexually abusing. This settlement brings the total amount paid by the district to Whitehurst's victims to $8.25 million. The latest lawsuit was filed by another former student who alleged he was preyed upon and sexually abused by Whitehurst when he was 14. Whitehurst admitted to having sex with the student multiple times. In a previous lawsuit, the boy who fathered Whitehurst's child claimed that school officials knew about their relationship but failed to warn his family. Whitehurst pleaded guilty to unlawful sex with three former students and served six months in jail.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
A student at Glendale High School in Springfield, Missouri, was suspended for three days after recording a video of a teacher using a racial slur in class. The teacher was initially placed on administrative leave and is no longer employed by the school district. The student's mother is calling on the school to apologize to her daughter and expunge the suspension from her record. The incident has raised questions about school policies regarding recording teachers and students and the consequences for inappropriate use of electronic devices.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
A 15-year-old student at Glendale High School in Missouri filmed her geometry teacher using the n-word twice in class and was subsequently suspended for three days for recording without prior approval. The student and her mother are challenging the punishment, arguing that she was acting as a whistleblower. The teacher has been fired, and officials maintain that while the teacher's actions were inexcusable, students are prohibited from recording in class without prior approval. The student handbook prohibits using cellphones to record faculty, staffers, or other students on campus without prior approval.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian US
A Florida teacher is allegedly under investigation for showing students the Disney animated film Strange World, according to a letter from the Florida Department of Education. The investigation comes amid concerns from Florida teachers that they are being stymied and intimidated by new legislation championed by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, including book censorship and limitations on discussions of race and sex. DeSantis has claimed, without evidence, that there is “indoctrination in our schools” and allowed his press secretary to claim that teachers are “grooming” pupils.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WJXT News4JAX
The Duval County School Board has called an emergency meeting to discuss the contract of Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene and the possibility of replacing her. This comes after an external investigation was launched into teacher misconduct in the district and how it's reported. Greene's job has been under scrutiny due to the district's handling of the situation at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts. Her contract was renewed last summer for another four years and is set to expire after the 2026 school year.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WJXT News4JAX
A fourth teacher at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts has been removed from the classroom amid an ongoing investigation into teacher misconduct. The Florida Department of Education has accused Duval Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene of failing to report teacher misconduct to the state in a timely manner and threatened to slash her salary. The state found that Duval Schools had previously investigated a music teacher who is now facing criminal charges dating back to 2006 without reporting the allegations to the state’s Office of Professional Practices Services. The district reported 50 cases to PPS that span the past three school years on Friday.