AUSTIN, Texas — A teacher at Fulmore Middle School who made a racially insensitive comment to a student has now been fired.

In a letter sent out to parents, Principal Lisa Bush said the teacher whose comments led to a student protest on Wednesday, Nov. 15 will not be returning to the school.

In the letter, Bush states: “Providing a safe social and emotional learning environment for our Fulmore Falcon students continues to be a top priority.”

Bush adds the school will continue social and emotional learning work through community circles with students and staff.