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Aug 29 2023
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Colorado middle-schooler kicked out of class for Gadsden flag patch that teacher claims originated with slavery
A Colorado middle schooler was reportedly kicked out of class for having several patches on his backpack, including one of a Gadsden flag — sparking a social media uproar. The 12-year-old student at The Vanguard School was ordered to remove the patch of the flag — which features a coiled rattlesnake and the phrase “Don’t tread on me” on a yellow background — before he was allowed to return to
New York Post (News)Nov 03 2023
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Alert: Virginia judge rules the teacher shot by a 6-year-old can proceed with $40 million lawsuit against the school district
Greenwich TimeApr 01 2024
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Portland school finance panel discusses possible changes to 2024-25 school budget
The Portland school board’s finance committee on Monday night discussed potential changes to the superintendent’s $161 million budget for the 2024-25 school year. The committee had voted by about 8 p.m to increase the budget by $401,044 so it could retain three teachers, two education technicians and one staff member to help students access internship and career opportunities. But the
Portland Press HeraldApr 01 2024
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Girls track & field: How Winslow’s Roberts became a versatile full-time thrower
Brook-lynn Roberts was originally a basketball player, but she comes from a throwing family. The Winslow junior’s dad, Karl Brown, coaches throws at Omega Track Club in Sicklerville and had always hoped to get her daughter into the sport. She was never willing to – that was until more conversations were had to make it happen. “I didn’t want to, but my gym teacher [boys coach Curtis Custis]
nj.comApr 04 2024
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Maui Council Wants To Fund Recruitment And Retention For Understaffed Police Department
Police Chief John Pelletier defended his department’s proposed $83 million spending plan for the coming fiscal year, telling the Maui County Council that a 6% increase was primarily due to 5% union contract hikes for some employees. But some council members showed interest in boosting the department’s budget even more. With 188 of the police department’s 570 sworn and civilian positions vacant
Honolulu Civil BeatAug 04 2023
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'Alarming': NBA Players Union Speaks Out On Orlando Magic's Ron DeSantis PAC Donation
“NBA governors, players and personnel have the right to express their personal political views, including through donations and statements,” the union said in a statement. “However, if contributions are made on behalf of an entire team, using money earned through the labor of its employees, it is incumbent upon the team governors to consider the diverse values and perspectives of staff and
HuffPostApr 01 2024
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Vote for the Louisville-area high school Student of the Week
Vote for the Louisville-area high school Student of the Week The nominees for Courier Journal Student of the Week have volunteered their time to help others while excelling in school. Read about them and help select the best of the best. Voting is open until noon Thursday, April 4. You can vote at the bottom of this story. High school principals, teachers, guidance counselors and district
The Courier-JournalAug 04 2023
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DeSantis chides NBA union for backlash against Orlando Magic donation to aligned super PAC
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (FLV) – Gov. Ron DeSantis fired back after pushback from the National Basketball Players Association regarding a $50,000 donation made by the Orlando Magic to a DeSantis-supporting super PAC. In a press release, the NBA players union called the contribution “alarming given recent comments and policies of its beneficiary.” “It appears the NBA took a break from protesting our
Florida's Voice