Two high school boys in Florida were arrested after they allegedly physically assaulted a teacher. The two 19-year-old boys, Jayvis McClover and Roddrick McQueen, were reportedly filmed beating a teacher at Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale, on On Thursday, March 13, 2025. the fight erupted during an altercation and left the teacher with injuries.
According to reports, the disturbing incident occurred around 2 p.m. on the school premises. McClover and McQueen reportedly confronted the teacher and repeatedly threatened him. The heated exchange became violent when the students hit the teacher in the face and head several times, the New York Post reported. The continuous punches caused the teacher to fall to the ground.
The assault did not stop when the teacher was on the ground. The teens continued to attack him, prompting the educator to curl into a foetal position as he attempted to shield himself from the hits. While on the ground, one of the students got into a tussle with him, according to the news outlet.
The assault ended when the school security personnel intervened, separating the teens from the teacher. Following the attack, the teacher sustained facial swelling and bruising and reportedly had back pain.
The two students were subsequently arrested and are facing a charge of battery on a public or private education employee. They recently appeared in court, where they were ordered to maintain a distance from the school and avoid contact with the teacher, per a report. A $15,000 bond was set for McClover, and his co-accused, McQueen, has been released on his own recognisance, according to the New York Post.
The boy’s actions have been condemned by officials and the public, while Dillard High School students expressed their shock. The assault has highlighted the issue of students violently lashing out at teachers and raised concerns regarding the safety of educators as well as the disciplinary measures in educational institutions. Florida Department of Education Board Member Daniel P. Foganholi Sr said the incident was “beyond disgraceful.”
“No educator should fear for their safety while doing their job. Schools must be places of learning, not battlegrounds. Safe schools should be a safe place for everyone — teachers, students, and staff alike. We need real solutions: stronger disciplinary policies, better security measures, and a culture that respects and protects our teachers,” he said in a statement online.