May 15th 2025.
Levi Chapman, a parent of a third-grade student at Minneapolis Public Schools, is speaking out after his son was allegedly exposed to pornography on a teacher's personal iPad during class. According to KSTP, Chapman is demanding accountability for the incident that occurred two weeks ago at Las Estrellas Elementary School.
Chapman's son had forgotten his district-issued laptop and had to borrow the teacher's personal iPad during class. However, the child was met with a pop-up displaying explicit content. The student immediately informed his teacher, who then intervened and took back the iPad. Chapman explains that his son described the pop-up as "a bunch of naked men lying on top of each other." He also mentioned that the teacher got angry and accused his son of violating his personal privacy before taking the device away.
Initially, the teacher refused to provide a loaner laptop, leaving Chapman's son feeling uncomfortable until he finally received the appropriate equipment. The teacher has since been placed on administrative leave as the district investigates how the student was able to access the explicit content on the teacher's personal device.
In a statement to KTSP, Minneapolis Public Schools stated that they take these allegations seriously and will follow all necessary protocols. However, they cited data privacy laws and could not disclose further details. Chapman has also reached out to the Minnesota Department of Education, and the district has created a care plan for his son and moved him to a different classroom.
Chapman expressed frustration, stating that he wishes the teacher had provided a proper device from the start. He hopes that the district will revise their policies for loaner devices to prevent similar incidents from occurring. The state Department of Education is currently reviewing the incident and may pursue an independent investigation under child maltreatment statutes. In the meantime, Chapman and other parents are urging MPS to strengthen digital safeguards, enforce clear protocols for device sharing, and ensure that teachers receive proper training on supervising students' device use.
As schools increasingly rely on personal devices to bridge technology gaps, advocates stress the importance of robust policies to protect children from inappropriate online material. This incident serves as a reminder of the potential risks that come with using personal devices in the classroom.
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