Oklahoma instructor who gave student a zero on gender essay barred from teaching duties, school says
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The University of Oklahoma said Monday that the graduate teaching assistant who assigned a failing grade to a student for a psychology essay on gender stereotypes will “no longer have instructional duties” at the university. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.
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Main Idea: The University of Oklahoma said a graduate teaching assistant who gave a student a zero on a gender essay will no longer have teaching duties.
Key Points:
- The university said the teaching assistant was “arbitrary” in grading the paper and has been removed from instructional work.
- The essay sparked backlash because the student wrote about gender and religion in a way the instructor said did not meet the assignment.
- The student appealed the grade, and the university said the assignment was removed from the class total, so there was no academic harm.
- The case drew protests on campus and national attention from conservative politicians and activists.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The case may deepen campus conflict over speech and grading, which can unsettle students, staff, and taxpayers at public universities.
Positive Impact
The University of Oklahoma says it is tightening instructor training and grading rules, which could make classes fairer for students.
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