Homework note left by Florida teacher causing controversy

Wednesday, May 29, 2019
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WPVI) -- In Panama City, Florida a student's homework came back from the teacher with a note that had mom concerned.

"W T 'blank' is this" was written across a high school student's assignment.
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It also said absolutely no credit was being given for the assignment.

Mom says she was less concerned with that than the way it was conveyed.
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Melinda Smith says she believes the teacher should face consequences.

The principal says the school is investigating, and that the teacher in question has apologized.
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