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Baltimore Teacher Says She Forgives Student Who Hit Her

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore teacher who was punched by a student at Frederick Douglass High School is not in the classroom Friday after she was checked out by a doctor this week.

The teacher also said she forgives the student that hit her.

At the same time, the teachers union is calling for the student to be removed from the school.

Teachers Union Calls Attack On Baltimore HS Teacher 'Absolutely Deplorable'

School representatives have not yet said if any charges have been filed.

Counselors are available for staff and students.

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