Newly elected Seattle teachers union president under investigation over alleged abuse of autistic child
Ibi Idowu, the newly elected president of the Seattle teachers union, is under investigation for alleged abuse of an autistic child. Parents claim that Idowu left bruises on their son's arm while he was a special education teacher at Rising Star Elementary. The investigation has raised concerns among parents and highlighted issues within the Seattle education system.
- ▪Ibi Idowu has been on paid leave since December following allegations from parents of a third-grader.
- ▪The parents allege that Idowu left bruises on their son's arm, which were documented in a Seattle Police report.
- ▪A witness, an outside behavioral therapist, reported that Idowu threw a marker at the child's head.
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Media Newly elected Seattle teachers union president under investigation over alleged abuse of autistic child Parents claim Ibi Idowu left bruises on their son's arm at Rising Star Elementary By Rachel del Guidice Fox News Published May 26, 2026 4:24pm EDT | Updated May 26, 2026 4:33pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Chicago Teachers' Union comes under fire for allegations of indoctrination ‘Fox News @ Night’ panelists discuss the Chicago Teachers’ Union’s initiative to bring ‘social justice into the classroom’ ahead of May Day.
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