Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Inappropriate Colleague Comments Three years ago, when I first started teaching, I was the only African-American teacher in the entire school. I would speak in the morning, and in some intenses, had blank stares as I walked by. (Yes, racism in America is REAL!) I became cool with the grade level closest to my room. In one setting, one of the teachers repeated something he saw on the internet that referenced the "n word" in a song. I was cool with the reference the first time he said it, but the second and third times just took it too far. I did not say anything to administration, but would that have been the best solution? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) A simple "Okay, we get it," might have put him in his place. But, I know that must be exhausting having to correct people all of the time. Don't be afraid to speak up though- there are so many of us that would stand behind you.