After San Antonio area teacher used the ‘N-word,’ parents tried to make students’ reaction the teachable moment
Tristan McGarity, 13, with his mother, Aisha Collier-McGarity. The 7th grade student called out a Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD teacher for her use of the ‘N-word’ at least twice during a classroom argument over when the word might be said in an educational setting. His mom wants the school district to clarify the use of offensive language by its employees.The afternoon of Jan.
Students erupted into an argument with the teacher that took up the entire class period. One of them attempted to explain the history of the offensive word. Most insisted she could just as easily say “N-word” to make her point, according to two students whose account was confirmed by school officials.
At least one classmate also was allowed to submit a report, but other kids were turned away by front office staff that day. They made reports in the following days. Tristan McGarity, 13, poses for a photo at his home. The 7th grade student called out a Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD teacher for her use of the ‘N-word’ at least twice during a classroom argument over when the word might be said in an educational setting. His mom wants the school district to clarify the use of offensive language by its employees.Tristan was given the option of changing classes, but stayed. Orr-Atwood has treated him well but it has been somewhat awkward, he said.
The district’s 2021 enrollment of 15,673 students was about 44 percent Hispanic, 34 percent white and 11 percent African American. In the days after the classroom argument, Orr-Atwood didn’t immediately reply to several parents asking about it in an online chat and in emails, Collier-McGarity said.
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