Michael Dwayne Blevins had already discovered how to make the attractive blonde girl in his 8th grade science class feel special long before he took advantage of her in the high school wrestling room. This all began shortly after she …
Court To Decide Constitutionality Of Voluntary Affirmative Action
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to determine whether it is constitutional for teachers’ unions and school boards to voluntarily set aside the seniority rights of white teachers in order to protect the jobs of less senior minority teachers during …
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Fire And Ice
Ben Seymour relocated to Alaska with an intense passion for Native American and Eskimo culture. Little Diomede, an island in Alaska, became the place where he found this culture.
We were flying off the coast of Alaska, and after thirty …
Health-Care Hub
Educators at Broad Acres Elementary emphasize the importance of the school’s health-care center for sick or troubled children.
The clock on the wall in the school health center reaches 8:30 a.m., but the new family doesn’t arrive. Nurse Ladys Lux …
The MOUSE Squad
In an effort to provide support for technology-related issues at their school, a program has been implemented that trains groups of students to troubleshoot these problems.
Since 12:45 p.m., the computer server in the library has been down. The laser …
Parent Power
A Kentucky institution recognizes the importance of involving families in the education process.
In a hotel ballroom, participants gather around banquet tables to identify the barriers that prevent parents from getting involved in their children’s schools. They note lack of …
Teachers Prepare For Tough Classroom Conversations On The Civil War
Was Abraham Lincoln considered a heroic figure? How should we commemorate Confederate soldiers, if at all? Where is the line between acknowledging the problematic aspects of our past and glorifying them? In July, a group of nearly twenty teachers from …
Obama Presses For Mental-Health Care For Students, Cutting Its Stigma
During a national conference on mental health at the White House, President Barack Obama and U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan made an appeal to Congress to provide funding for more counselors, social workers, and psychologists in schools. This appeal …
Carrying The Torch For Rural Schools
From her apartment on the 15th floor, Joyce L. Conrad can see a breathtaking view of the U.S. Capitol and the Washington Monument. It’s a sight that allows her to reflect on the impact she and her family have had …