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A Texas middle-school teacher has been fired after telling students, including Blacks ones, that the white race “is the superior one.” The unnamed teacher taught an advisory class at Bohls Middle School in Pflugerville, Texas, a suburb of Austin.
The teacher was reportedly challenged by some Black students--including one who told him he no longer respected him.
At least some of the teacher's comments were captured on video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rv9xaKa1WAM
The Pflugerville Independent School District (PfISD) Superintendent Dr. Douglas Killian released this statement:
“Last Friday, Nov. 11, Pflugerville ISD officials were made aware of an inappropriate conversation a teacher at Bohls Middle School had with students during an advisory class. As of Monday morning, Nov. 14, the teacher in question is no longer employed by Pflugerville ISD and we are actively looking for a replacement.
“In addition to providing this video to our administrators, the video was shared to social media by some in the class and has prompted local and national media attention. We apologize to any parents whose students have been included in the video without their knowledge.
“We want to reiterate that this conversation does not align with our core beliefs and is not a reflection of our district or our culture at Bohls Middle School. Pflugerville ISD and Bohls MS staff work together to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all of our students. The advisory discussion was inappropriate, inaccurate, and unacceptable; and this type of interaction will not be tolerated in any PfISD schools.
“We apologize to our students and families at Bohls Middle School for the undue stress or concern this has caused. We have counselors and administrators available for any of our students and families who want to discuss this situation further.
“We always do our best to ensure the safety of all students; we encourage them to be self-advocates and let an adult know when something is wrong, as they did in this situation. If you see something, say something.
“As always, we appreciate the support of our Bohls Middle School families and entire PfISD community.”
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