Student at Providence Public School Charged With Punching Teacher

Student at Providence Public School Charged With Punching Teacher

A student at a Providence public school has been charged by Providence Police, after allegedly punching a teacher.

The incident took place at A-Venture Academy on Branch Avenue on Friday. 

When reached for comment on Monday, a spokesperson for the Providence Public School District (PPSD) said the student had “pushed” the teacher - and that charges were not filed by the school. 

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“There was an isolated incident at the A-Venture Academy Friday in which a teacher was allegedly pushed by a student.  There were no injuries reported and there were no charges filed,” said PPSD spokesperson Suzanne Ouellete. 

“The school had a restorative circle that was conducted between the teacher and the student,” she said. “The community was not notified since it was isolated incident.”

Charges were filed by Providence Police on Monday, however - who said the student “punched” the teacher. 

“We have charged the juvenile with disorderly conduct,” Providence Police Major David Lapatin told GoLocal. 

 

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It marks the latest in violence reported at Providence schools this year - involving both students - and staff. 

As GoLocal reported in October, “Two Teachers Assaulted This Week in Providence Middle Schools, One Student Sent to Hospital”

In September, Multiple Incidents of “Unprofessional Behavior” by Staff Reported at Providence Public School."