New York Teacher Under Fire For Slavery Lesson With Cotton, Handcuffs

In a 7th grade social studies class, a teacher had black students pick seeds from cotton and wear handcuffs during lessons on slavery, while allegedly allowing white students to opt out. This led to parental outrage and calls for the teacher's dismissal and license revocation. The teacher is currently on leave as an investigation is underway.

What activity were black students made to do during the lesson on slavery?

• Draw a map

• Write an essay

• Read a book

• Pick seeds out of cotton

What was the teacher accused of allowing white students to do?

• Choose their partners

• Leave the classroom

• Participate in a different activity

• Opt out of the activity

What did the teacher allegedly bring into the classroom again?

• Historical documents

• Books

• Handcuffs and shackles

• Cotton plants

What action are parents demanding against the teacher?

• A public apology

• A pay cut

• A transfer to another school

• Firing and revocation of teaching license

What is the current status of the teacher?

• Promoted

• On leave

• Transferred

• Retired