A video surfaced last week online depicting a confrontation between a student and teacher in a classroom at Arundel Middle School in Odenton.
More than 60 comments on Odenton-Severn Patch express readers' reactions to the video and the way the situation was handled.
A teacher was placed on administrative leave after an incident that became public in a video showing what appeared to be a confrontation with students regarding behavior in the classroom. The school system launched an investigation.
Arundel Middle School Principal Yolanda Clark said in a letter to parents that the teacher had shown "poor judgment" in her behavior toward students.
"This behavior is inconsistent with that which we expect of our educators, and our school system is addressing this matter quickly," Clark wrote.
However, some readers—including students—left comments in defense of the teacher.
"People need to stop blaming our educators and place the responsible for general behavioral issues back on the parents," wrote Marlboro Girl.
Another reader also placed blame on the student.
"That girl was disrespectful and needs to be suspended!" wrote Sdwy.
Others could see both sides and thought the teacher didn't handle the situation correctly.
"It is NOT acceptable for children to talk back and disrespect teachers. However, it is the teacher's job to rise above it and remain mature and professional when faced with a disrespectful student. Send her to the Principal's office and get on with the lesson," wrote Calique.
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Anti-bullying...yeah right...what ever happened to the "no tolerance of violence" that has been put in effect. If a kid hits another student they should be expelled, but that NEVER happens until they do it repeatedly, and yet you think your kids are safe at school? I agree with the fact that their needs to be a better discipline system in place and the Administration and Board of Ed needs to follow through with what they put on paper. If they continue to worry about how they look instead of the Future of America, then we are doomed!!! Honestly, I am sure the little girl comes across with an attitude, but 14 minutes of "educational time" was ridiculous. All those kids learned was that "Mrs. Blue is not the one!" She definitely needs anger management. She is dealing with tweens and teens...they are all over the place at that age. Put them in their place, but be effective in your efforts. AACPS needs to get it together in general. They are making themselves look really bad within the last week, and they are not handling things correctly. Maybe Mr. Maxwell needs to step down, and put someone in there that can handle the position.