Gresham Family Sues Over Teacher Abuse | Portland News

Portland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

A Gresham, Oregon family is suing the school district after alleging a substitute teacher abused their 8-year-old son over four months — including physical acts like squeezing his head and pulling his chair — while also facing racial discrimination as the only Black student in class. Despite multiple reports to the school, the mother escalated to state child welfare services. The teacher was placed on leave in March and fired in May. The family is seeking $550,000 in damages, sparking urgent questions about student safety, accountability, and how schools respond to abuse — especially for…