"This week's fight involving a teacher and student at Martin Middle School illustrates a growing concern for teachers: Faculty caught up in student violence can face physical danger and accusations of going too far.
This week's fight involving a teacher and student at Martin Middle School illustrates a growing concern for teachers: Faculty caught up in student violence can face physical danger and accusations of going too far.
Police decided today to charge the 14-year-old female student with assault, and concluded the 39-year-old teacher was defending herself, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools police Chief Bud Cesena said. After Tuesday's fight, each accused the other of throwing punches and pulling hair. The teacher is suspended with pay until administrators finish their review.
“It's become increasingly unsafe for teachers to get into the midst of what's going on,” said Mary McCray, president of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Association of Educators."
This week's fight involving a teacher and student at Martin Middle School illustrates a growing concern for teachers: Faculty caught up in student violence can face physical danger and accusations of going too far.
Police decided today to charge the 14-year-old female student with assault, and concluded the 39-year-old teacher was defending herself, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools police Chief Bud Cesena said. After Tuesday's fight, each accused the other of throwing punches and pulling hair. The teacher is suspended with pay until administrators finish their review.
“It's become increasingly unsafe for teachers to get into the midst of what's going on,” said Mary McCray, president of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Association of Educators."