A disturbing trend of educators abusing their authority has made headlines across the country, and unfortunately, North Dakota is not immune. A science teacher in the state recently resigned after allegations surfaced of inappropriate text messages with a student.
The teacher submitted their resignation on Friday, March 21st, which was subsequently accepted by the school board on Monday, March 24th. The Hankinson Public School District took to Facebook to inform the public of the decision and outline the next steps.
An investigation into the matter is currently underway by the Richland County Sheriff’s office. While no charges or arrests have been made at this time, the district is taking the allegations seriously.
The content of the text messages and the identity of the student involved remain unknown to protect their privacy. The district has not released information on how the messages were obtained.
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of holding educators accountable for their actions and ensuring the safety and well-being of students.