While I did not intend to underestimate rap music's influence over children, I am still convinced that a teacher is a very different thing. Most people must send their children to public school. It's an economical fact. So, the majority of children are face to face with a teacher every day. Do I believe rap music can influence a child? Of course. Do I believe that dealing with a racist teacher (and possibly school) for a whole school year has more impact on a child? Yes. Are you telling me that a child (any child) could deal with a teacher with these attitudes and NOT come out harmed by it? Do you have children? Negative rap music is out there, but it's not in every home with children. The majority of children are with a teacher 8 hours a day during the school year. Also, we are not discussing one misspoken word, but the overall treatment of the child in addition to it.
A rapper does not have one on one face time with your child on a daily basis. A rapper does not set the social tone of the classroom. You can live your whole life and never once leave your child in the guardianship of a rapper. If people can't tell the difference between a child's teacher and a rapper, they have no business posting. They should pick up a book!
I have been very surprised by the ideas expressed here. From what I read, it seems the issue was not just the use of a word, but the treatment of the child since. This "teacher" is the one stealing! She's stealing from the community by mistreating children based on her value system and setting a horrible example for every student she comes into contact with. I sounds as if she's the worst kind of racist the kind that hide from the real world by teaching in a school. If the school decides not to fire her, they should be sued. They should have to pay until it is no longer cost effective to keep a person that violates the civil rights of others. This is not to say there aren't good teachers. There are great teachers. THIS is not a great teacher!