California Teacher Caught on Video Urging Student to Use Racial Slur

A California school district is addressing an "unfortunate exchange" between a teacher and student that included the use of a "racially insensitive word." The teacher repeated a racist slur in class and prompted a student to say it during a lesson on a Mark Twain novel. The district acknowledged the incident and said it would provide training to staff on inclusivity. The teacher's identity and any potential disciplinary action were not disclosed.