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A second investigation has found neither Mt. Eden nor Hayward Unified administrators adequately addressed students’ concerns -- and that school administrators admitted they did not read the antisemitic text, observe Bens’ classes, or speak to students after concerns about Bens were raised.
Seven months ago, a Hayward Unified teacher made headlines for spreading antisemitic conspiracy theories -- and doing the Heil Hitler salute -- in his 10th grade English classroom. Now, the district has finally cut ties with that teacher, expelling him from working at not just his former school, but the entire Hayward Unified School District.
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Students and teachers feel vindicated after the Hayward school board voted to fire Henry Bens, a teacher who used antisemitic texts in his classroom.
Critics argue East Bay high school hasn’t done enough to counter teacher’s antisemitic conspiracy theories.