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.