A Ho-Chunk student is speaking out after a video circulating
on social media has led to a Black River Falls School District Aide publically apologizing
and officially resigning.
Black River Falls School District confirms the staff member
has resigned.
The video circulating showed the aide, Laura Sahr, saying to
student, Naomi Thunder: “I don’t care if you get a D minus. You’re Native,
right? Collect your check. You don’t have to give two (expletive) about your
future. So, why should I care?”
Black River Falls School District student population is more
than 20 percent Native American. Issues like this have led to more students
speaking out on issues being faced within the community.
“We are deeply sorry that this has happened and we are
committed to the success of all our students and expect all staff members to
uphold that commitment each and every day,” said Shelly Severson,
Superintendent of BRFSD.
According to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction,
Sahr’s teaching license is currently under investigation.