Teachers Hand Out ‘Ghetto Award’ to Special Ed Students

Two teachers at a Texas middle school have handed out “Ghetto Award” certificates to special education students. Awards season is usually a time of celebration, but at least one family was angry to learn that their son who attends Sulphur Springs Middle School was the recipient of such an insulting certificate. According to the certificate, this has been going on for eight years.

The certificates were handed out by two teachers, Mr. Couch and Mrs. Garner, who signed the awards and forged the principal’s name. The 14-year-old was among other eighth-grade recipients who all have some level of learning challenge. The school’s principal apologized, calling the behavior embarrassing and unacceptable and has issued a statement of apology to all who were offended.

Michael Lamb, Sulphur Springs Superintendent, has also apologized and said this is not anything the school system is proud of. Lamb understands how  … click HERE to continue reading