A teacher at Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, Kansas, is on part-time medical leave after being assaulted by a student in the classroom. Niki Aktipis, a science teacher with five years of experience, described the incident as unexpected and violent. The altercation occurred when three students were arguing in class, and Aktipis intervened to remove a student not supposed to be there. A physical altercation followed, leaving Aktipis injured. Despite the incident being captured on video, the school district has not taken significant action.
When reached for comments, the Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools District stated that the incident is being treated as a student and employee matter, offering no further information. Aktipis expressed frustration with the lack of support from the district and the lack of consequences for the students involved. They emphasized that teachers should not be subjected to physical violence in the workplace.
Aktipis plans to return to teaching full-time after recovering from their injuries but remains uncertain about their future in the classroom. The incident has raised concerns about safety in the school district, prompting questions about the handling of such situations in the future. The community is calling for a stronger response from the school district to address the safety of both students and teachers.
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