Tag: education policy
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Florida School Board’s Push to Arm Educators Ignites Parental Outrage
Get Pregnant Fast In a controversial move, the Brevard County School Board is advocating for the arming of certain school staff members, a decision that has raised alarms among many parents in the community. The proposal surfaced shortly after the tragic events in Parkland, with Sheriff Jake Reynolds introducing his “Safe School Staff Initiative” (SSSI)…
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Arming Teachers: A Dangerous Misstep in Addressing School Shootings
Get Pregnant Fast I was in the classroom when the Columbine High School tragedy unfolded. One of my students rushed in during class, turning on the TV to reveal the horrifying scene. We watched in disbelief as footage of terrified children streaming out of the school appeared on the screen, some covered in the blood…
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Betsy DeVos Remains Non-Committal on Safeguarding LGBTQ Students in Private Schools
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent Senate hearing, U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos refrained from assuring that private schools receiving federal funds will not discriminate against LGBTQ students. During a session with the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, DeVos stated that the Department of Education would not allocate funds…
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Betsy DeVos’ Visit to Parkland High School Draws Criticism from Students
Get Pregnant Fast In a move met with significant backlash, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos made an unannounced visit to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, where a tragic mass shooting claimed 17 lives on Valentine’s Day. Announcing her intention via Twitter the night before, DeVos’s visit was notably closed to the press, raising…
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Why School Lunch Should Be a True Free-For-All
Get Pregnant Fast There was a time when I neglected to pay my child’s school lunch balance. I received an email alerting me to the low balance, but with a flood of other messages, it slipped my mind. When my son went through the lunch line that day, he found himself with less than a…
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School Denies Prom Tickets to Homebound Student with Cerebral Palsy
Get Pregnant Fast In a poignant story that highlights the challenges faced by students with disabilities, a high school in Cheatham County, Tennessee, has come under scrutiny after denying a homebound student the opportunity to purchase prom tickets. Emily Collins, a senior with cerebral palsy, had eagerly anticipated the event, meticulously planning everything from her…
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Family Outraged After Seven-Year-Old Boy with Special Needs Handcuffed at School
Get Pregnant Fast A Dallas school district is facing significant backlash following the alarming incident involving a seven-year-old boy with special needs who was handcuffed at school. The event took place at Hillcrest Academy on May 9, when young Ethan Matthews, a student with ADHD and a mood disorder, reportedly began banging his head against…
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Florida Sheriff Stands Firm Amid Criticism Following School Shooting: ‘I Will Not Resign’
Get Pregnant Fast In the wake of the tragic mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, on February 14, 2018, Sheriff’s Deputy Scott Israel is facing increasing pressure to resign. The scrutiny stems from the actions—or lack thereof—of Deputy Scot Peterson, the armed school resource officer on duty during the incident.…
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Twitter Slams Betsy DeVos After Disastrous ’60 Minutes’ Interview
Get Pregnant Fast If you missed the recent ’60 Minutes’ interview featuring Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, you’re in for a wild ride. In just 15 minutes, DeVos managed to showcase an alarming lack of understanding about the education system, particularly in her own state of Michigan. Here are some of the most telling moments: DeVos…
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Kentucky’s Controversial Proposal to Arm Teachers: A Response to School Shootings?
Get Pregnant Fast In a surprising turn of events, Kentucky lawmakers are seriously considering a bill that would allow teachers to carry firearms in schools as a response to the ongoing issue of school shootings. This debate comes in the wake of numerous tragic incidents across the United States, where opinions on effective solutions are…