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The longtime leader of the popular Edison School of the Arts was fired Tuesday evening following allegations the educator repeated the “n-word” to students of color.
The school's board also voted to terminate its agreement with Indianapolis Public Schools for the arts school to expand by running James Whitcomb Riley School 43, a move that was part of the district’s massive reorganization plan known as Rebuilding Stronger.
Edison School of the Arts board names Principal Amy Berns to lead school after terminating Nathan Tuttle. Edison will not expand to James Whitcomb Riley School 43 in Indianapolis.
Several parents and teachers at Edison School of the Arts say executive director, Nathan Tuttle, used a racial slur toward a student.
Students and staff alleged an environment of fear at Edison School of the Arts under Executive Director Nathan Tuttle and his administration.