Teacher Fired After Video Shows Black Doll With Cord Around Neck in Class
Summary
A Florida art teacher was fired after a video showed her hanging a Black doll by the neck with a charger cord in a classroom. School officials responded quickly, condemning the act and providing support to students affected by the incident.Key Facts
- The incident happened at Barrington Middle School in Lithia, Florida.
- The teacher involved was Karen Savage, an art teacher.
- A student recorded the video showing the doll being hung by a cord around its neck.
- The teacher said she did it "to get their attention," according to the student’s mother.
- The school district fired Savage and reported the matter to state education authorities for further action.
- School leaders said this behavior is unacceptable and does not represent their values.
- Counselors are available to support students who were upset by the incident.
- The student who recorded the video said the teacher tried to stop him from speaking about what happened after class.
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