Subject: Is it legal for me to leave class due to a teacher’s discrimination?
I’m a 16-year-old in 10th grade at a charter school, and I’ve recently encountered a troubling situation with a new teacher who has been discriminatory towards students with learning disorders. For example, she has told my dyslexic boyfriend he can’t read in class anymore because he reads too slowly. Additionally, she yelled at an autistic student for entering the classroom after being explicitly instructed to do so, and she hasn’t been allowing students to use their allotted extra time.
If I were to leave her classroom to speak with the principal without permission, would I face any consequences? Also, what steps can we take to address this issue and potentially have her removed from the school?
Edit: I didn’t have to take action myself because she was fired! I believe it was due to a complaint from a student she insulted.
It’s great to hear that the situation has been resolved and the teacher was removed. In situations involving discrimination or mistreatment, students have the right to advocate for themselves and their peers. If you find yourself in a similar situation in the future, it’s usually best to follow school procedures, which might involve speaking to a trusted staff member or administrator about your concerns.
If you ever feel unsafe or that a teacher is being discriminatory, it can be appropriate to leave the classroom to report it, especially if you believe it affects the well-being of you or your classmates. Always try to document the incidents if possible, and gather support from others who might have witnessed the behavior.
If you see that this kind of behavior is happening, speaking up helps create a better environment for everyone. Remember, advocating for yourself and your friends is important!