A teacher’s aide at a school in suburban Matteson was arrested Friday after allegedly grabbing and dragging an 8-year-old student at Marya Yates Elementary School, according to officials.<\/p>\n
According to police, a 8-year-old male student was running in the hallway shortly before the end of the school day when a teacher’s aide, a 26-year-old woman, allegedly grabbed the student and slung him to the ground before dragging him approximately 20 feet into a classroom.<\/p>\n
Once near the classroom, the aide used her foot to forcefully nudge the child into the room while trying to close the door, authorities said.<\/p>\n
Initially unsuccessful, she then allegedly entered her room and used her foot again to nudge the child further into the room before closing the door, police said.<\/p>\n
The student then made a complaint to school officials, with an investigation from the school staff, school resource officer, and the Matteson Police Department immediately beginning.<\/p>\n
Review of the school’s security footage corroborated the student’s claims, leading to the arrest of the teacher’s aide, who faces charges for Battery and Endangering the Life and Health of a Child.<\/p>\n
Police did not reveal the identity of the teacher’s aide, and the student has not reported any injuries.<\/p>\n
The arrest of the teacher’s aide serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining a safe and respectful environment in schools. It is imperative that educators and school staff prioritize the well-being of their students and take prompt action in response to allegations of misconduct.<\/p>\n
A: A teacher’s aide allegedly grabbed and dragged an 8-year-old student at Marya Yates Elementary School.<\/p>\n
A: A 26-year-old teacher’s aide was arrested and faces charges for Battery and Endangering the Life and Health of a Child.<\/p>\n
A: No, the student did not report any injuries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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