Moscow Court Upholds Teacher's Dismissal for Harassing Students
The Moscow City Court upheld the dismissal of a chemistry teacher who was found guilty of systematically humiliating students, including calling them 'stupid' and 'lakhudras,' restricting their access to the restroom, and creating psychological pressure before the ЕГЭ exam. The teacher's appeal for reinstatement and compensation was rejected by both courts.
Consensus
- The Moscow City Court upheld the decision to dismiss the chemistry teacher.
- The teacher was found guilty of systematic humiliation of students.
- The dismissal followed complaints from students and parents.
- A school internal investigation confirmed the teacher's misconduct.
- The teacher was accused of calling students 'stupid' and 'lakhudra'.
- The teacher prevented students from going to the toilet during class.
- The teacher's actions were linked to psychological harm to students.
- One student required professional psychological help.
- The teacher appealed the dismissal and sought reinstatement and compensation.
- Both the lower court and the Moscow City Court rejected her claims.
- The teacher's defense cited her long service, awards, and student exam results.
Points of divergence
- The teacher was accused of using the word 'migrant' and mentioning 'watermelons' in a discriminatory manner. — vesti
- The teacher's behavior was specifically linked to pressure before the ЕГЭ exam. — vm
- The teacher's defense claimed her dismissal was due to school leadership change, not performance. — kommersant
Coverage (3 sources)
- Moscow City Court supported firing of teacher who called students stupid — Вести
- Moscow teacher who insulted teenagers could not contest firing — Вечерняя Москва
- Moscow City Court approved decision on dismissal of teacher for humiliating schoolchildren — Коммерсантъ