Lake Highlands teacher on leave after video captures racial slur, students rally for change

Lake Highlands Teacher on Leave After Video Captures Racial Slur, Students Rally for Change
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In a video recorded in a Lake Highlands High School classroom, a teacher can't be seen but is heard using a racial slur multiple times in front of students.

Today, the district confirmed that that teacher has been placed on administrative leave while it investigates adding, "The use of a racial slur in any education setting is offensive and inappropriate, regardless of the context."

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Sophomore Dylan Barber, who recorded the video, said more needs to be done.

“There need to be consequences for racist people,” said Barber.

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