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left-of-center2012

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Wed Dec 12, 2018, 12:55 PM Dec 2018

Teacher Allegedly Tells Class She Can Say the N-Word Because She Had a Black Nanny

A schoolteacher in Wisconsin is on paid leave as school district officials assess a video which appears to show her repeatedly using a racial slur during class. The Kenosha Unified School District is currently investigating the controversial video recorded by a student on November 29 at Bradford High School in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

A student in the classroom reportedly used the n-word which upset some of the other students. The teacher apparently decided to deal with the situation by using the n-word herself–multiple times in quick succession–and then informing students that it’s really not a big deal.

She also apparently offered her reasoning. “She brought up that when she was younger she had a nanny who was of color, and that people often called her nanny that so she felt comfortable using that type of language”.

The school district:
“The district was made aware of this incident today and has launched an investigation,” a Monday statement claimed. “The employee has been placed on paid leave while the investigation is completed, however, no additional details can be shared due to personnel privacy rights.”

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Teacher Allegedly Tells Class She Can Say the N-Word Because She Had a Black Nanny (Original Post) left-of-center2012 Dec 2018 OP
There's no way she didn't know she was being offensive. Aristus Dec 2018 #1
Well, She "Can" do so, but Sherman A1 Dec 2018 #2
racist and stupid woman teaching in Kenosha . tells kids offended Its really no big deal lunasun Dec 2018 #3
Dr laura felt she could use the word as well Fullduplexxx Dec 2018 #4

lunasun

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3. racist and stupid woman teaching in Kenosha . tells kids offended Its really no big deal
Wed Dec 12, 2018, 01:24 PM
Dec 2018

“She brought up that when she was younger she had a nanny who was of color, and that people often called her nanny that so she felt comfortable using that type of language”.

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