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Brockton Teacher Accused Of Shoving 2 Students

Two parents say their children were shoved by the fifth grade teacher.

BROCKTON, MA — The parents of two fifth graders are accusing a Brookfield Elementary Student of shoving their children.

Gregg Natale is telling reporters that his 10-year-old son Kalib was nearly pushed to the ground by the teacher in mid-September, whose name has not been released. When Natale learned that the teacher was allowed back after a 10-day suspension, he pulled is son out of the school.

Natale claims that Kalib was shoved after the young student was asked by the teacher to move his desk. When he didn't move fast enough, the teacher allegedly shoved the student.

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Another parent told WBZ that their 10-year-old son was shook by the same teacher for disrupting class.

In a statement, Superintendent Kathleen Smith did not commnet on the matter, but said it is under investigation.

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