Overview
- The teacher conducted a mock slave auction involving two children of color during a lesson on Southern colonies.
- The same teacher used a racial slur while reading from a book that did not contain the offensive term.
- The incidents have prompted the school district to launch an investigation and place the teacher on paid leave.
- The school's principal was also placed on a 10-day administrative leave following the incidents.
- Superintendent Gregory Martineau has apologized and pledged reforms, including staff training on culturally competent teaching methods.