Principals Suspended Over Abuse, Assault, School Policy Violations Across US, South Africa

In Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Angela Reeves, the former principal of Sedge Garden Elementary School's pre-K program, was reinstated and transferred to a central office position after a nearly four-month suspension due to allegations of child mistreatment. The school district is currently appealing a state decision related to administrative action, which they claim was based on incomplete and inaccurate information, while the teaching assistant involved remains suspended without pay and a criminal investigation continues. In the Eastern Cape of South Africa, the Department of Education confirmed allegations that a Grade 12 learner at Osborn Secondary School was severely beaten by teachers for not paying for a school trip, with an investigation revealing ongoing corporal punishment at the school. As a result, the school's principal was suspended pending a full inquiry, and the department emphasized its commitment to providing a safe environment and holding all responsible parties accountable. The investigation also highlighted a broader culture of corporal punishment at the school, which had faced similar issues in the past. Both cases underscore ongoing concerns about school safety and disciplinary practices, prompting administrative and legal actions in their respective regions.