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Deputy principal of Kraemer Middle School dies by suicide on school campus Monday in Placentia – CBS Los Angeles
PLACENTIA (CBSLA) — A college in Placentia was quarantined on Monday, after one of the school’s faculty members was found dead by suicide on campus. Moises Plascencia, the school’s deputy principal, was located in a private staff area by an undisclosed individual on Monday, leading to the lockdown. READ MORE: Pearl Jam 2020 concerts postponed …
4 things to know from South Tama School Board, March 7 | News, Sports, Jobs
South Tama County Board of Education, bottom row photo (lr): Beth Wiese, Elizabeth Dolezal; top row: Mandy Lekin, Clint Werner and Penny Tyynismaa. – Photo of the news chronicle file 1. In January, Governor Kim Reynolds announced during her statehood address that Iowa teachers would receive a $1,000 retention bonus paid …
A junior high school teacher is deployed to the state border
A teacher from Bear Branch Junior High School is being deployed to the Texas border, Magnolia ISD announced on its website. Army National Guard First Lt. Trevor Burchett, who will travel to Laredo to serve with the U.S. Border Patrol for nine to 12 months, said he feels called to help others. “I’ve always wanted …
Derby residents hold school board meeting to support principal’s lesson on ‘white privilege’ – Ottawa Herald
By Suzanne Perez Kansas News Service WICHITA, Kansas — Debate over a white privilege video dominated Derby’s school board meeting this week, with one board member linking the video to critical race theory and others saying they support his message and the director who shared it. More than 100 people crammed into boardrooms and an …
Meet the Candidates: Claremont School Board Forum Shows Unity Around Transparency | Community
CLAREMONT — Four candidates for the Claremont School Board met with local voters on Wednesday to answer residents’ questions about education and the school district, a week before the election. About 40 residents participated in a candidate forum at the Claremont Community Center, where four candidates shared their backgrounds, listened to residents about their education …
Republican bill would penalize school officials who deny access to local officials – New Hampshire Bulletin
House Republicans are pushing for a bill that would prevent school districts from denying elected school officials access to facilities or documents, and make it a crime for school officials who break the law. House Bill 1072 would prohibit elected members of school boards, budget committees, “or any other elected office of the school district” …
A professional drummer’s collection is donated to the Norwin School District
Larry McCloskey started playing drums when he was 6 years old. At 10, he was already playing in local nightclubs. The North Huntington resident’s youthful passion for drumming later blossomed into a lifelong musical career. McCloskey, also known professionally as Larry Mardell and Larry McCluskey, has performed with top jazz stars like George Benson, Earl …
School board plans to keep optional mask policy in buildings | News
BEAUFORT — As the number of COVID-19 continues to decline across the county, state and nation, the county school board will again address the issue of whether to keep masks optional in schools at its meeting on Tuesday. at the school system’s central office on Safrit Drive. The board is expected to approve Superintendent Dr. …
GHS trio urge school board to require safe gun storage training
GUILDERLAND — Three students appeared before the school board here on Feb. 15, calling on the board to pass a resolution requiring parent education about safe gun storage. “We’re scared,” said Conor Webb, who stood alongside Nora Whiteside and Emily O’Connor. “We demand more because we deserve more,” Webb said. He is the president of …
Letter to the editor: Make your voice heard on school mask mandates
For the editor, Deaf leaders unnecessarily put students at risk – Last week, the Paso Robles School Board had the chance to read the writing on the wall and drop the face mask enforcement before the public backlash over how ridiculous it all got out of control. They did not take this opportunity. In fact, …
CNN op-ed blames decades of racism for San Francisco school board recall
The headlines of the media on February 17 In today’s media, Twitter allows hacked information about Canadian Freedom Convoy donors, Ilhan Omar berates reporters for encouraging harassment of said donors, and The Las Vegas Sun singles out a BLM activist’s shooting of a mayoral candidate on “extremist Republicans”. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News …
Superintendent and school district react to North Rowan High School walkout – Salisbury Post
SPENCER – Rowan-Salisbury Schools Superintendent Tony Watlington says he supports students who protested at North Rowan High School on Friday morning and has gathered some of their feedback for his main research. The Friday morning protest was a brief strike, lasting about 10 minutes, and made up mostly of upper class students from the school. …
A new life for an old school | News, Sports, Jobs
Tom Wender of Breitung Township is renovating the old Pine Creek Schoolhouse into a non-profit carpentry facility. Pine Creek Woodworking will provide free access to equipment for seniors, veterans and those interested in the trade. Wender bought the school last fall. (Terri Castelaz/Photo from the Daily) BREITUNG TOWNSHIP – A retired local teacher is breathing …
TutorMe launches a partnership with the Ferguson-Florissant school district
Ferguson-Florissant School District Offers 24/7 Access to Online Tutoring Resources for All Students ST. LOUIS, February 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — TutorMethe online tutoring solution of the future, today announces a partnership with Ferguson-Florissant School District provide more 11,000K-12 students with access to TutorMe’s online tutoring service, 24/7. TutorMe will be available for free to students …
The city of Las Vegas has approved the opening of a charter school
The city of Las Vegas has been given the green light to open its own charter school. The Nevada State Public Charter School Board voted on Friday to conditionally approve Strong Start Academy, an elementary school that will use the same name as the city’s existing subsidized preschool program. The vote was unanimous and enthusiastic, …
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Here’s Who Filed for Anchorage Assembly and School Board in Spring 2022 Elections
Ballot box at the Loussac Library during the ordinary municipal election on Monday April 6, 2020. (Bill Roth / ADN) A slate of candidates seeking to unseat the current members of the Anchorage Assembly have registered to run in the municipal elections this spring. At the close of registration for candidacy on Friday at 5 …
Revere School Board approves hiring of new football coach
Through Jon | to January 27, 2022 By Chris Partis BATH — The Revere Local Schools Board approved the hiring of Robert Nickol as Revere High School‘s (RHS) new head football coach on Jan. 18.In an accompanying press release, Sporting Director Don Seeker said: “We are very excited about the opportunity to sign …
Conflict of Interest for Board Member Cited at Stand Up for Stanley Meeting | News
Organizers of an effort to keep Dean Stanley as superintendent of the White County Central School District believe there was a ‘pretty good conflict of interest’ for a board member who last week voted against renewing the Stanley contract. “If there is, you can’t be impartial in this situation and vote on it,” Robert O’Dell …
School board approves purchases – Henry County Times
Several major E-SPLOST expenses were approved by the Henry County School Board at its regular January 10 business meeting. An allocation of $39.8 million was approved for Windows laptops and Chromebook devices for students and educators in the district. According to a staff report, the request was made by administrators to facilitate the replacement of …
Litter boxes for students who identify as furries? Not so, says school official
It started with a comment at a school board meeting, which was then amplified by a Republican leader from the state of Michigan, and culminated with a school principal explaining that, no, there was no litter boxes on school grounds for students to use if they identify as furries. . “It is inadmissible that this …
Parents suing Virginia governor’s order lifting school mask mandate – NBC4 Washington
Virginia’s new Republican governor was facing a pushback from Democratic lawmakers, school districts and a group of parents who sued him on Tuesday over an executive order to create an opt-out for classroom mask mandates. The order issued Saturday and due to take effect Monday was one of Glenn Youngkin’s first acts after being sworn …
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Orange high school students win 44 Scholastic Art and Writing awards
PEPPER PIKE, Ohio — Students at Orange High School received 44 awards for their projects in the 2022 Scholastic Art and Writing competition in January. OHS winners have won 11 Gold Key awards, 11 Silver Key awards and 22 honorable mentions, according to a press release from the Orange City School District. Golden Key winners …
The Bettendorf High School Planetarium will feature spring shows on Shakespeare, The Sun and Whitman
The Don Schaefer Planetarium at Bettendorf High School has some pretty cool displays — beyond that old routine of traveling across the universe — from January to May 2022. Each standout show begins at 7 p.m. They’re free but seating is limited, so please call ahead to make reservations at 563-332-4516 or email Christopher Like …
After paying $ 34,000 to equity consultants, NHC school board to reconsider Sophic Solutions contract
A sign reading ‘FIGHT FOR [Black, Indigenous and People of Color] STUDENTS ‘is raised in a crowd of people trying to enter the education board building. (Photo from Port City Daily / Alexandria Sands Williams) NEW HANOVER COUNTY – The New Hanover County Board of Education plans to vote later this month on its relationship …
Alpine County Moves To Distant Schools And Town Halls Due To COVID-19 Outbreak | South Lake Tahoe
ALPINE COUNTY, Calif .– Dr Richard Johnson, Alpine County health official, has ordered all county meetings to switch to a virtual format until further notice. It also encourages workplaces to hold remote meetings as well. This morning, four people tested positive for COVID-19 and they conducted a contact tracing and found that 40% of students …
St. Cloud School Board Approves Clark Field Purchase Agreement
ST. CLOUD – A local green space with its future in limbo finally gets a second act: Clark Field is officially ready to change hands. At Wednesday night’s meeting, the St. Cloud Area School District School Board unanimously approved the final purchase contract for the transfer of the former Technical High School football field to …
Racist and homophobic insults spray painted at the high school of the Academy of San Dieguito
ENCINITAS – Authorities are investigating spray-painted racist and homophobic slurs at San Dieguito Academy High School in Encinitas on New Years Day, an incident that has sparked demands to end discrimination in the school, district and town. This was at least the third incident of hate graffiti on a campus in the San Dieguito Union …
St. Paul School District, teachers back in mediation on new two-year deal
St. Paul’s public schools and its teachers’ union have entered into mediation on a new contract – the first since a three-day strike that was interrupted by the pandemic. The union wants smaller class sizes, more mental health supports and back-to-back 2.5% increases. District struggles to contain costs as registrations plummet. In a message to …
Extra Pay for Minority Teachers as Minnesota School Board Votes Unanimously to Provide ‘Allowances’ | News
A The Minnesota school board voted unanimously to provide “extra allowances” to non-white teachers if they mentor other minority teachers. Like reported by based in Minnesota Alpha News, the Mankato School District adopted the policy earlier this month, allowing minority teachers to separate from their white colleagues to “reduce isolation.” MINNESOTA SCHOOL BOARD MEETING REQUIRES …
Silva continues as president of the elementary council | News
Under threat of power outage, Galt Joint Union Elementary School District (GJUESD) board reorganized board members, heard reports of a two-language immersion investigation and the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for schools and approved the board’s updated policies at its December 13 meeting. Encounter. Hoping to make some urgent decisions, board members chose to rearrange the agenda …
local school and special districts begin to consider cards for the passage to district elections | Local news
Santa Barbara County Independent constituency commission of citizens adopted a final map and most local towns are in the early stages of redistribution before their April deadline. Meanwhile, several school districts and special districts in Santa Barbara County are moving to district-level elections for their boards of directors, with maps based on 2020 data. United …
Another school shooting, another chance to ask why
It is essential that schools strictly adhere to the code of conduct Having worked in schools for over 50 years, as a teacher, deputy principal, program director and national editorial consultant, my heart aches for the schools of Oxford, Michigan, and their students, parents, teachers and administrators. I have worked in schools as far south …
San Antonio area school district examines 400 books reported by Texas lawmaker investigation
Subscribe to the news, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to date with Texas’ most essential news. A San Antonio-area school district is examining the contents of more than 400 books that were flagged in a Republican lawmaker’s investigation into the titles schools keep in their libraries. The Northeast Independent School District, one of …
Adriana Smith, considered the first Latina board member of the Petaluma school district, motivated by children
Smith, a vocal critic of the district’s approach to COVID-19, was sworn in last month Adriana Smith can be the pleasant kind, like when the former mayor of Petaluma, Pam Torliatt, asked her to be the voice of the Latin American community on the city’s transportation advisory committee. “I did it because they invited me,” …
AG investigates allegations of sexual misconduct at LI’s Babylon High School
Attorney General Letitia James on Tuesday announced a new investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by teachers at a suburban Long Island high school. The Babylon School District has pulled scores of teachers out of classrooms in recent weeks after former students laid the charges in recent weeks. “Every student on Long Island and New …
San Dieguito School Board changes rules for public comments
ENCINITAS – The San Dieguito Union School District, which operates with a fully staffed board for the first time since June, recently changed the way the public can contribute to public debate at school board meetings. At a November 18 meeting, the first for newly elected director Julie Bronstein, the board approved new rules regarding …
Parents Get Angry Over Handling Dirty “White Power” Video With Cullman School Board’s Prez Child
Parents are outraged by the inaction of an Alabama school district after a video posted on Snapchat earlier this month showing the son of a school board president chanting ‘white power’ and ‘kill every n —- rs ”while another student was filming. In an email to Cullman City School District Superintendent Kyle Kalloff and members …
6 Reasons School Districts Need Cloud Security Automation
New report reveals K-12 cloud security gaps. Here’s how automation can help your district New search for EdWeek Research Center and commissioned by ManagedMethods, identifies gaps in school district cloud security. These gaps make data on students, staff and finances vulnerable. A new survey analysis report, What you don’t know can hurt you, found that …
Churchill County Schools Board of Governors meets Wednesday
Staff report Wednesday, November 17, 2021 A regular meeting of the Churchill County Schools Board of Directors will be held Wednesday at 5:30 pm on the GotoWebinar virtual platform and at 690 S. Maine St., Fallon.IN PERSON:The meeting will be held at the Churchill County School District Administrative Office, Old High School, 690 S. Maine …
Safety, school sale in front of Brooke board of directors | News, Sports, Jobs
Warren Scott SECURITY ISSUE – The Brooke County School Board was asked on Monday about security measures regarding Brooke High School and presented plans to solicit bids for the former Colliers Elementary School. WELLSBURG – The Brooke County School Board was asked about safety measures at Brooke High School on Monday and presented plans to …
Newberg school board fires Superintendent Joe Morelock
This is the latest in a series of highly charged and controversial moves in Newberg through: KOIN 6 News Staff Posted: November 9, 2021 / 10:59 PM PST / Update: November 9, 2021 / 11:10 PM PST Dr Joe Morelock was fired as principal of the Newberg School District on November 9, 2021 (YouTube screenshot) …
Cumberland County school bus drivers pledge to keep calling until they get a living wage
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (WNCN) – School bus drivers in Cumberland County are committed to continuing to call the sick until the district pays them a living wage. “We don’t plan on running these buses until we see something in writing,” said Sugar Harvey, who has been a school bus driver for three years. The school district …
Stillwater Board of Directors Agrees to Sell Withrow Elementary School to White Bear Lake Private School – Twin Cities
A private Christian academy in White Bear Lake appears to be buying the old Withrow Elementary School from Hugo. The Stillwater School Board last week approved a purchase contract for the school. The terms provide for the sale of the building to 10158, LLC, for $ 1.4 million. The registered agent of the newly formed …
District 6 School Board Member Taylor Sullivan Removes Candidate Page to Avoid ‘Harmful Environment’ | Colorado News
November 6 – The Greeley-Evans School District heard from concerned teachers on Friday over a social media thread posted on the candidate page of a newly elected education council member. The Taylor Sullivan-owned page has since been deleted and Sullivan issued a statement about the posts written by a “Taylor Sullivan administrator for D6 School …
Elk County Voters Choose School Board Members | New
RIDGWAY – In addition to electing three new mayors on Tuesday, voters in Elk County also selected new school board members and answered ballot questions at Ridgway. According to the Elk County Election Office, 7,502 ballots were cast out of the 20,088 registered voters in the county on Tuesday, and the turnout was 37.35%. Leah …
School Board Elections Reflect ‘Notable Support’ for Registered Candidates | News, Sports, Jobs
Tuesday night’s unofficial tally gave school district voters an indication who could win – and also reflected noticeable support for candidates in writing. The expected winners for the five contested seats for the Williamsport area school board are Cody Derr, Adam Welteroth, Jamie Sanders, Michelle Deavor and Barbara Reeves. Scott R. Williams and Fatima Royal …
New Faces Join Hubbard Board of Directors | News, Sports, Jobs
WARREN – With just 22.2% voter turnout, many communities voted for new school board members, according to incomplete and unofficial Trumbull County election results. HUBBARD After starting with eight candidates vying for two open seats, the race for the Hubbard School Board turned out to be a close call, with new faces on the final …
Republicans back fascist militias threatening school board members, teachers and students
Last Tuesday, October 26, members of two fascist militia groups, the Proud Boys and People’s Rights, stormed a Portland Public School board meeting and refused to wear masks, which resulted in the in-person meeting being canceled. The topic of the meeting was whether or not to make vaccinations compulsory for students aged 12 and over. …
Boulder Valley School District: What is MTSS?
October 29, 2021 Lately, there has been increasing discussion in the Boulder Valley School District about Multi-Level Support Systems or MTSS. Some of our families told us they didn’t know what it meant. Here is a brief explanation. Simply put, MTSS is a philosophy of how support is provided to students both academically and socially-emotionally. …
Pulaski County Special School Board sets date for meeting requested by parents on mask policy
The Pulaski County Special School District School Board has scheduled a meeting on November 9 at 5 p.m. in response to a group of parents who have called for a meeting to consider overturning the mandate that students and employees wear face masks inside. The district said a special 45-minute meeting will begin one hour …
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Home school family gets a note card from school they don’t attend
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – Getting a newsletter that says your child shows a “positive attitude” and “initiative” is something all parents want. A family in Ottawa County felt good reading these words of praise about their son. But there is a catch, because he has never attended the school in question. In fact, their other …
Write to Lawson for the Winthrop School Board
I can think of no better person to help make decisions for the children of Winthrop than Alicia Lawson. Why? 1. Alicia has incredible integrity. She’s honest and loyal, and that goes deep. Seeker of truth, she is always researching, questioning and this is exactly what we need as the voice of reason on the …
Letter: Bergquist for the school board
I am very confident that I will support Heather Bergquist for a position on the Eagle County School District Education Council. I have known Heather very well from birth until now and easily recognize how her exemplary character, her lifelong passion for children and her personal and professional experiences would serve the children in her …
Thompson School Board – Loveland Reporter-Herald
Election letters Letters concerning applicants for a position will be limited to 200 words. Election-related letters will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 27. It is too late to send letters through the postal service. Deborah Vicino wants to make a difference for our children I’m writing this in response to TSD school …
C1 My turn: The school district deserves its due
I am writing this letter as someone concerned about the future of our Coeur d’Alene schools. I love the story and here are some of mine. I have lived in Coeur d’Alene for 58 years. My sister Kathy and I walked from our house in 2e and Miller, along the railroad tracks, to Roosevelt School. …
Marinette School Board update on COVID plans | New
MARINETTE — The Marinette School Board on Tuesday discussed the current state of COVID-19 in the district and how the district will continue to manage it. Superintendent Corry Lambie said a COVID plan was discussed with the rest of the board at a workshop, and reviewed the plan at the regular board meeting for those …
Blue Valley School Board Candidates on the Issues: Technology in the Classroom
In August, we asked our readers what questions you wanted to hear from candidates running for the Blue Valley School Board. Based on your feedback, we’ve developed a five-point questionnaire that addresses the issues that matter most to customers in the neighborhood. Each day this week, we’ll be posting contestants’ answers to one of the …
Letter to the Editor | West Bend School Board To Re-Evaluate SEL Education Program
October 21, 2021 – West Bend, WI – Dear Editor: Residents of the West Bend School District (WBSD) should plan to attend upcoming school board meetings on October 25, November 8 and November 22 at 5:30 p.m. pm, in the high school auditorium. The school board should discuss and decide whether the leftist ideology of …
State officials ask parents to pressure school officials
Representatives from Loudon and Salisbury states were spelled out in encouraging Merrimack Valley parents to speak out, write letters to the newspaper and vote against members of the Merrimack Valley School Board who they say , do not listen to their interests. Spread over folding chairs in the resonant interior of the Loudon Fire Station …
Woodland school district teacher wins first place in writing contest – Daily Democrat
Woodland High School Spanish teacher Jamie Rocha recently won first place in the “Voces De Sacramento Writing Competition” for a short story based on his childhood experiences in Mexico. The “Voces De Sacramento Writing Competition,” organized by the Sacramento State Department of World Languages and Literatures and co-sponsored by the Mexican Consulate and the Univisión …
🌱 Man stabbed in hotel + school board meeting + Halloween events
Happy Wednesday, Glen Burnie! Here is everything that is happening in the city today. First, the weather forecast for the day: Pleasant with lots of sun. High: 75, Low: 52. Here are the best stories at Glen Burnie today: Anne Arundel County Police: Man accused of seriously stabbing another man at the Glen Burnie Hotel. …