Teacher Placed on Leave After Student Altercation

An elementary school teacher at Thacher Elementary School in Attleboro, Massachusetts, has been placed on administrative leave following allegations of slapping two students. The incident, which occurred on November 26, was immediately reported to district administration and has prompted an investigation led by Superintendent David Sawyer. The district has also notified the Attleboro Police Department and the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families to aid in the investigation. Superintendent Sawyer emphasized the district's commitment to student safety and the seriousness with which they are treating the allegations. The teacher involved in the incident has not been identified, and the circumstances leading to the altercation remain unclear. This is a developing story, and further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.