Montana students allege abuse from teacher, want help from administration [Video]

HARDIN – A walkout was held at Hardin High School after a teacher is disciplined for allegedly hitting a student.

Students held a peaceful protest and had all kinds of support from the Crow tribe, parents, other students and a teacher on Tuesday afternoon.

They say they get poor treatment from one of their teachers without any action from school administrators.

“We’ve had issues with one certain faculty member,” said Lola Andres, a junior at the high school.

“He lets his emotions play out his actions and he needs to control that,” said Shelby Steward, also a junior.

They point to an incident that allegedly happened at an AAU wrestling event in Lockwood last month.

“I wasn’t there personally,” said Nate Goodluck, a senior. “But there were reports of child abuse at a tournament.”

Adults also came out in support of the students.

“The intimidation from staff, the bullying, from staff to staff,” Crow Tribal Chair Frank Whiteclay said …