OHIO — A Dayton school teacher is facing criticism after a video surfaced showing him forcefully intervening in a student fight at Dayton Leadership Academies.
The incident occurred Monday inside a classroom, where a student began recording as a fight broke out. The video shows the teacher stepping in, forcefully separating the students and ordering others involved to leave the room.
The footage was shared widely online shortly after the incident, prompting scrutiny over the teacher’s actions and whether the level of force used was appropriate.
The school issued a statement Wednesday acknowledging the concerns. Administrators said the video does not show the full context of the altercation but emphasized that staff are expected to uphold high standards when handling such situations.
The incident remains under review.
