Accusation of racist test leads to suspension of Mobile teacher

The document shown in the photo poses set of word problems concerning subjects such as drug dealing, violence, vandalism and prostitution


A Burns Middle School teacher has been placed on administrative leave following allegations that students were given a "math test" packed with racial and cultural stereotypes. Rena Havner Philips, communications director for the Mobile County Public School System, confirmed a report that the mother of an 8th grade student came to the school on Tuesday to report the test allegedly given to her son on Friday. A report on Fox 10 News identified the mother as Erica Hall, who said her son took a cell phone photo of the test he said was handed out during a Language Arts class. Read more...

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