Tracking of Physical Punishment of Students by English Teachers in Luoyang, Henan Province: The teacher involved has been dismissed
On June 21st, a reporter from Chao News learned from relevant departments and parents of children in Song County, Luoyang, Henan that there has been the latest progress in the corporal punishment of students by an English teacher at the Central Primary School in Deting Town, Song County. Currently, the teacher involved has been dismissed, and both parties have reached an agreement to negotiate compensation.
On June 20th, a netizen revealed that a young girl in the first and fourth grades of Central Primary School in Deting Town, Songxian County, Henan Province, was injured and hospitalized after being hit by her teacher Wang with a stick due to failing her English exam. The local education and sports bureau has confirmed that it has received relevant complaints and intervened in the investigation.
The injured area where the child was physically punished by the English teacher.
On June 21st, the Chao News reporter contacted the government of Deting Town. The staff stated that after the incident, the government of Deting Town also participated in assisting the investigation. "The teacher involved was a temporary worker and has been dismissed. Both parties have reached an agreement to negotiate compensation."
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A staff member from the Office of the Education and Sports Bureau of Songxian County stated that a special investigation team has been established in Songxian County to further investigate the incident. "If there is any new news in the future, a notice will be issued."
The statement of the relevant department has also been confirmed by the relatives of the child who was beaten. Ms. Li, a family member of the child, said that the matter has indeed been resolved through mediation. "Currently, treatment is still the main focus, and we hope the child can recover as soon as possible."