OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — An Omaha Public Schools substitute teacher is on leave as the district investigates reports the teacher called a student a racial slur.
According to our news partners at the Omaha World-Heraldthe substitute, Robin Whitman is accused of being verbally aggressive and pushing a student. Whitman also allegedly called a student an expletive in addition to the slur.
Three students involved in the incident left the classroom to notify school officials.
A police report was filed by a parent but no charges were filed. The school district is handling the investigation.
In a statement, OPS said they responded to the situation immediately and are working to gather more information.
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