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Lincoln High Employee Resigns After Racial Slur Incident

11/17/2025

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Anne Eslinger, a Lincoln High School employee in Des Moines, Iowa, resigned after repeating a racial slur while reporting a student's harassment.
She attempted to intervene when a student used the slur during study hall.
She sought help from a discipline coordinator.
She was placed on administrative leave.
She was told to resign or face termination under the district's zero tolerance policy.

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Story summary

Anne Eslinger, a Lincoln High School employee in Des Moines, Iowa, resigned after repeating a racial slur while reporting a student's harassment.
She attempted to intervene when a student used the slur during study hall.
She sought help from a discipline coordinator.
She was placed on administrative leave.
She was told to resign or face termination under the district's zero tolerance policy.