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• Mother arrested after barging into Brockton HS, confronting teacher - My Fox Boston

  07-04-2016 23:45
  WCVB Boston
  Mother arrested after barging into Brockton HS, confronting teacher
  My Fox Boston
  A mother was arrested Wednesday afternoon after allegedly barging into Brockton High School and threatening a teacher. According to the police report, the situation began when a student got points off of her grade for turning an assignment in late.
  Mother arrested after confronting teacher inside Brockton High SchoolWCVB Bostonall 3 news articles »
  

• Are Grad Students Employees? Labor Board To Again Weigh In

  07-04-2016 22:24 via npr.org
  
  It's a labor issue familiar to regulators. For decades, the National Labor Relations Board held that students were not employees, then ruled in favor of students in 2000, then reversed again in 2004.
  
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• Brockton mother charged with threatening, assaulting daughter's teacher - The Boston Globe

  07-04-2016 22:15
  The Boston Globe
  Brockton mother charged with threatening, assaulting daughter's teacher
  The Boston Globe
  A Brockton mother stormed into a classroom at her daughter's high school Wednesday afternoon, assaulting and threatening the teacher over an assignment that had not been completed, police and school officials alleged. Carla Darosa was charged with ...
  Mom Charged With Assaulting Brockton High Teacher Held On $3000 BailCBS Localall 3 news articles »
  

• Families of molested students sue Olentangy schools, former teacher - Columbus Dispatch

  07-04-2016 21:32
  Columbus Dispatch
  Families of molested students sue Olentangy schools, former teacher
  Columbus Dispatch
  Enlarge Image Request to buy this photo Eric Albrecht | Dispatch file photo Matthew Rausenberg listens to closing arguments while on trial in Delaware County Court on Jan. 25, 2016. The parents of three children who were sexually molested by their ...
  Victims sue Olentangy Schools after former teacher found guilty of sexual assaultNBC4i.comall 5 news articles »
  

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• Bobbie Cavnar, a Gaston County Brit Lit teacher, named state's top teacher - Charlotte Observer

  07-04-2016 20:49
  Charlotte Observer
  Bobbie Cavnar, a Gaston County Brit Lit teacher, named state's top teacher
  Charlotte Observer
  N.C. Teacher of the Year Bobbie Cavnar, who teaches British literature at South Point High in Belmont. courtesy of Gaston County Schools. Bobbie Cavnar, who teaches British literature at South Point High in Belmont, was named N.C. Teacher of the Year.
  

• Elite Prep School Secretly Fired Longtime Teacher For Sex Abuse Claims, Now Faces More Allegations - Gawker

  07-04-2016 20:09
  Gawker
  Elite Prep School Secretly Fired Longtime Teacher For Sex Abuse Claims, Now Faces More Allegations
  Gawker
  Police say they are currently investigating “multiple allegations of misconduct and abuse” at the Phillips Exeter Academy, one of the most prestigious private high schools in the country, where administrators last week divulged that a longtime teacher ...
  Hassan's Pay Skyrocketed After Teacher Sex ScandalWashington Free Beacon
  Hassan apologizes for keeping teacher on supp
  

• Teacher among 16 facing child porn charges in New Jersey - WLS-TV

  07-04-2016 19:53
  WLS-TV
  Teacher among 16 facing child porn charges in New Jersey
  WLS-TV
  A teacher, a school bus driver and a high school student were among 16 people facing child pornography charges in New Jersey, authorities announced Wednesday. Embed. <iframe width="476" height="267" ...and more »
  

• Surprise! Rory Gilmore Is a Teacher Now - Vulture

  07-04-2016 19:34
  Vulture
  Surprise! Rory Gilmore Is a Teacher Now
  Vulture
  As the thirst for Gilmore Girls knowledge is reaching an all-time high — we miss you, Sookie — the current issue of Entertainment Weekly gives us the first real look at the show's upcoming revival on Netflix. We're teased with some pretty enticing ...and more »
  

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• What it Means to Be a Teacher Like You - Huffington Post

  07-04-2016 19:20
  Huffington Post
  What it Means to Be a Teacher Like You
  Huffington Post
  A Teacher Like You You're one in a million. You're also one of three million. See our stories at ATeacherLikeYou.com. Provided by Renaissance Learning. This post originally appeared on A Teacher Like You. 2016-04-07-1460048626-1661581-atly.jpg.
  

• Teacher, school bus driver among 16 facing child porn charges in New Jersey - WTVD-TV

  07-04-2016 17:49
  WTVD-TV
  Teacher, school bus driver among 16 facing child porn charges in New Jersey
  WTVD-TV
  A teacher, a school bus driver and a high school student were among 16 people facing child pornography charges in New Jersey, authorities announced Wednesday. Embed. <iframe width="476" height="267" ...and more »
  

• Edgecomb teacher who won $1 million prize faces shoplifting charge - Press Herald

  07-04-2016 17:30
  Press Herald
  Edgecomb teacher who won $1 million prize faces shoplifting charge
  Press Herald
  Nancie Atwell, founder of the Center for Teaching and Learning, allegedly stole a $14.99 blouse from Renys in Damariscotta in March. By Matt Byrne Staff Writer. [email protected] | @mattbyrnePPH | 207-791-6303. Share. facebook · tweet · email.and more »
  

• “How much privilege do you have?”: Middle school teacher forces students to take survey - Red Alert Politics

  07-04-2016 16:59
  Red Alert Politics
  “How much privilege do you have?”: Middle school teacher forces students to take survey
  Red Alert Politics
  A middle school in Tampa, Florida found itself in hot water this week after parents complained about a bizarre assignment that was given to 7th and 8th grade students in their Spanish class. According to Live 5 News in Tampa, the students were given a ...and more »
  

• Newtown parents furious after teacher is arrested for allegedly carrying gun into middle school - New York Daily News

  07-04-2016 16:47
  New York Daily News
  Newtown parents furious after teacher is arrested for allegedly carrying gun into middle school
  New York Daily News
  Stunned Newtown parents offered no sympathy Thursday for a veteran science teacher busted after bringing a concealed weapon into a middle school building. “Whatever his reasoning was ... it's the absolutely wrong place,” said Melissa Schafrath, 40, ...
  Reactions pour in after Newtown teacher's arrestDanbury News Times
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• Boettcher Teacher Residency Seeks Candidates for 2016-2017 Cohort - Business Wire (press release)

  07-04-2016 16:37
  Boettcher Teacher Residency Seeks Candidates for 2016-2017 Cohort
  Business Wire (press release)
  DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PEBC's Boettcher Teacher Residency, Colorado's largest and most effective residency-based teacher-preparation program with a track record of teacher retention that is double the national average, is accepting applications for ...and more »
  

• 8th grader schools teacher on body shaming - KSN-TV

  07-04-2016 16:20
  KSN-TV
  8th grader schools teacher on body shaming
  KSN-TV
  The FYI network said Wednesday that Khloe Kardashian's talk show is ending in two weeks after 14 episodes. FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2016 file photo, Lady Gaga arrives at · Vice president, Lady Gaga again team up against sex assault. 7:29 am. Vice ...and more »
  

• What Special Ed Teachers and Parents Need To Know About Social Media

  07-04-2016 16:00 via npr.org
  
  The internet can be a dangerous place, especially for kids who may struggle with communication. A psychologist offers some guidelines to help kids with special needs stay safe online.
  
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• Utah teacher Brianne Altice defends relationship with teenage student - The Independent

  07-04-2016 13:40
  The Independent
  Utah teacher Brianne Altice defends relationship with teenage student
  The Independent
  A teacher who was jailed after she admitted sexual contact with three of her students has reportedly defended her relationship with one of the victims, saying she helped to improve his grades. Brianne Altice, 36, was given a lengthy sentence of two to ...
  Female teacher, 36, jailed for having sex with teenage students slams the boys' PARENTS and defends trysts by ...The Sunall 3 news articles&n
  

• Beloved Groton teacher helped many students begin new chapters - Lowell Sun

  07-04-2016 12:48
  Beloved Groton teacher helped many students begin new chapters
  Lowell Sun
  Students past and present in the Groton-Dunstable Middle School Big Book Project took part in the International Day of Happiness at the United Nation in New York City last month. Program founder Betsy Sawyer helps turn one of the pages of the book.
  

• Kokomo High School teacher dies on school trip to China - WRTV Indianapolis

  07-04-2016 12:24
  WRTV Indianapolis
  Kokomo High School teacher dies on school trip to China
  WRTV Indianapolis
  Kokomo High School teacher Melanie Peoples visits a class in China in October 2015. (Photo provided by Kokomo Schools). Copyright 2016 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
  Kokomo High School teacher dies while on school trip to ChinaFox 59
  Kokomo High School teacher dies during school trip to ChinaWISH-TV
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• Teacher misconduct: Marketplace finds disciplinary action often kept hidden from public - CBC.ca

  07-04-2016 11:02
  CBC.ca
  Teacher misconduct: Marketplace finds disciplinary action often kept hidden from public
  CBC.ca
  Mr. Bradford was the "cool" teacher. He was affable, young and joked around with the kids in his music classes at Falgarwood Public School in Oakville, Ont., just west of Toronto. So when he asked Carmen North to add him on MSN Messenger, she didn't ...
  

• Family: Bishop Chatard teacher who died on trip was a gift from God - WISH-TV

  07-04-2016 04:47
  WISH-TV
  Family: Bishop Chatard teacher who died on trip was a gift from God
  WISH-TV
  INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The mother of a Bishop Chatard High School teacher who died while chaperoning a school spring break trip to Europe is leaning on her faith and family to cope with his loss. The school said Tuesday evening that theater teacher ...
  'Tragic loss' of Bishop Chatard teacher stuns family, friendsIndianapolis Star
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• Hawaii Looks to Mainland to Deal With Big Teacher Shortage - ABC News

  07-04-2016 04:41
  Hawaii Looks to Mainland to Deal With Big Teacher Shortage
  ABC News
  The Hawaii Department of Education has been seeking out educators from the mainland to deal with the state's growing teacher shortage. Officials expect as many as 1,600 vacancies throughout the state next school year. The department has responded by ...and more »
  

• Mother arrested after confronting teacher inside Brockton High School - WCVB Boston

  07-04-2016 03:10
  WCVB Boston
  Mother arrested after confronting teacher inside Brockton High School
  WCVB Boston
  BROCKTON —A deduction in points for handing in a project late may have led to a Brockton High School student's mother getting arrested Wednesday when she allegedly confronted a teacher and tried to barge into a classroom full of students.
  Mother arrested after barging into Brockton HS, confronting teacherMy Fox Bostonall 3 news articles »
  

• [Watch] Teacher Fired for Sliding Into Student's DMs - BET

  07-04-2016 03:02
  BET
  [Watch] Teacher Fired for Sliding Into Student's DMs
  BET
  Good teachers get involved with their students, but a Tennessee special education teacher and football coach may have taken it a bit too far. LeRico Mathis has been fired from his position at Houston Middle School after text messages were found on a ...
  Report: Tenn. Special Ed Teacher Fired After Find of Inappropriate Texts to StudentThe Rootall 3 news articles »
  

• Changing Perspectives on Teachers’ Unions - Education Week

  07-04-2016 01:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Teacher Precious Crabtree argues that unions still have essential role to play in supporting teachers and improving schools
  
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• Charges dismissed against Hoover High PE teacher in manhandling case - AL.com

  07-04-2016 00:05
  AL.com
  Charges dismissed against Hoover High PE teacher in manhandling case
  AL.com
  Charges were dismissed today against a Hoover High School physical education teacher arrested in March after allegations surfaced that she manhandled a student. Lori Michelle McCombs, 46, was arrested March 3 and charged with harassment after a ...
  Charge dismissed against PE teacher in manhandling caseWAFF
  Judge dismisses harassment charge against Hoover High teacherAlabama's News Leaderall 6 news articles&
  

• Auburn teacher survey reveals dissatisfaction with district - WMTW Portland

  07-04-2016 00:03
  WMTW Portland
  Auburn teacher survey reveals dissatisfaction with district
  WMTW Portland
  THERE IS GROWING UNREST AMONG AUBURN TEACHERS, AS MANY ARE UNHAPPY ABOUT THE DIRECTION OF A SURVEY BY THE AUBURN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION REVEALED 61% OF THE CAN SPEAK TO ADMINISTRATORS ABOUT ...
  

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