A shocking video of a Baltimore teacher getting punched in the face by a student at Frederick Douglass High School has sparked an investigation by the school district.
Baltimore City Schools released a statement on the incident:
“School administrators at Frederick Douglass High School continue to investigate a physical altercation that took place today when a teacher was struck by a student following a verbal exchange. Ensuring a safe teaching and learning environment for our students and staff is paramount to City Schools. Upon reviewing the incident, school administrators will apply disciplinary action in accordance with Baltimore City Public Schools’ Code of Conduct.”
The Baltimore Teachers Union President, Marietta English, also released a statement in regards to the student assault:
“The footage of a student punching one of our members in the face is absolutely deplorable. Our teachers and paraprofessionals work too hard and sacrifice too much of their time, creativity and genuine love for teaching to be treated in such a manner by anyone, including their students.
As I stated in my testimony before the new school security policy was passed by the School Board last spring, the District must develop and implement policies that not only provide options for students who express this type of behavior, but also protection and other measures for the teachers, staff and students who bear the brunt of their rage.”
Source: KTNV
LOL
I don’t know what’s sadder, the kid who thinks he’s got the right to hit her or her reacting like she’s been hit many times before.