Henley College in England reported a politics teacher to authorities after he showed videos of U.S. President Donald Trump to 17- and 18-year-old students during a lesson on the 2024 election. Officials said the clips could cause 'emotional harm' and suggested they might be considered a 'hate crime.' The college declined to comment, and the anonymous teacher says the complaint effectively forced him out.
Teacher Reported After Showing Trump Videos To Henley College Students During 2024 Election Lesson
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Officials at Henley College in England reported a politics teacher to the authorities after he showed videos of U.S. President Donald Trump to his 17- and 18-year-old students during a lesson about the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
School leaders warned that the clips could have caused 'emotional harm' to pupils and suggested the material might even be regarded as a 'hate crime.' The college has declined to discuss the incident publicly.
'The complaint effectively forced me out,' the teacher said, asking not to be identified. He told reporters the disciplinary action followed the classroom viewing and that he was effectively compelled to leave his post.
Henley College is a state-funded institution covering the equivalent of U.S. junior and senior high school years. The case raises questions about classroom content, safeguarding rules, and academic freedom when teachers discuss contemporary and politically charged material with older teenagers.
The initial report on the incident was published by Reason.com; Henley College did not provide further comment when approached for clarification.
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