Former Norfolk Teacher of the Year's post about 'kids from the hood' prompts investigation

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    Former Norfolk Teacher of the Year's post about 'kids from the hood' prompts investigation

    A two-time Teacher of the Year is now under investigation after a Facebook post referred to students as "from the hood." A teacher and athletic director who currently works at Ruffner Academy posted the message in a private Facebook group "Virginia Beach Moms" on Wednesday night. "Going on a field trip to the zoo tomorrow from 1-3 with my 60 middle school kids from the hood. Fair Warning!" the post read. Immediately others in the group began to comment and share the post. "I was like, 'Wow? Are you kidding me? Why would you say something like this?'" said Sydneigh ...


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