Man accused of using racial slur at school now principal in Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS — The man accused of using a racial slur at Edison School of the Arts is now a principal with Matchbook Learning at Wendell Phillips School 63.

The reported offender, Nathan Tuttle, was fired from his position as the CEO of Edison School of the Arts on March 14, 2023. According to the school’s website , Tuttle is a part of the Matchbook Learning Leadership Team as the K-8 principal.

On March 2, 2023, Tuttle was alleged to have spoken with a male student who he claimed used the “n-word.” Tuttle said he immediately approached the student and told him the language violated school policy. Then, he had the student report to the learning center for detention.

The student then reportedly asked Tuttle to repeat what the boy had said. Tuttle then repeated the “n-word” back and uttered that any form of the word violated the code of conduct.

On March 3, Tuttle was placed on administrative leave, and reportedly, a protest was held at the school that Tuttle claimed was organized by teachers and staff.

He was terminated on March 14 after a special session was held to vote on the matter.

Tuttle sued Edison School in a federal lawsuit alleging that he was illegally terminated and that his former colleagues defamed him.

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