I can't believe its not butter

The more we read about the sex abuse scandal at Miramonte Elementary School, the sicker we get. In a hyper-vigilant mode, the school now must ban the use of blindfolds for non-visual sense reading lessons, and the science experiment in which kids get to make butter. Why? Accused perp Mark Berndt allegedly blindfolded children and fed them his semen on cookies. The school is drawing a correlation of science class manufactured butter on crackers to Berndt's actions. Not sure how the school will survive this but our hearts go out to all in this troubled school community.

STORY: Miramonte School Scandal: Blindfolding Banned From LAUSD Lesson Plans (VIDEO)

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://encrypted-tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQt6IBIdb0EcRB-FEgKvLhP_16BKf_-AeqK8wSCCQMJiZHrZI0x" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://encrypted-tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQt6IBIdb0EcRB-FEgKvLhP_16BKf_-AeqK8wSCCQMJiZHrZI0x" width="387" /></a></div> <br /> The more we read about the sex abuse scandal at Miramonte Elementary School, the sicker we get. In a hyper-vigilant mode, the school now must ban the use of blindfolds for non-visual sense reading lessons, and the science experiment in which kids get to make butter. Why? Accused perp Mark Berndt allegedly blindfolded children and fed them his semen on cookies. The school is drawing a correlation of science class manufactured butter on crackers to Berndt's actions. Not sure how the school will survive this but our hearts go out to all in this troubled school community.<br /> <br /> STORY: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/02/miramonte-school-scandal-blindfolding_n_1316555.html?ref=education&ir=Education">Miramonte School Scandal: Blindfolding Banned From LAUSD Lesson Plans (VIDEO)</a>

Jersey jokesters

They was just funnin' don't ya know! Two janitors at Gregory Elementary School in Long Beach, New Jersey, are under investigation for binding and gagging two 10-year old students in the school lav. Their defense...just a little joke. We are hoping that the full force of the law will be exercised here, and that the kids will not suffer any long term harm. In the meantime, these two geniuses are on paid leave. We are wondering if they are behind Hoffa's mysterious disappearance.....no joke!

STORY: New Jersey Janitors Accused Of Binding And Gagging Students In Bathroom (VIDEO)

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTuPabzBV7AEIK0sv8rKvH-dJ9LswTuVpqLmRJt3iN3PSju8yDN" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTuPabzBV7AEIK0sv8rKvH-dJ9LswTuVpqLmRJt3iN3PSju8yDN" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> They was just funnin' don't ya know! Two janitors at Gregory Elementary School in Long Beach, New Jersey, are under investigation for binding and gagging two 10-year old students in the school lav. Their defense...just a little joke. We are hoping that the full force of the law will be exercised here, and that the kids will not suffer any long term harm. In the meantime, these two geniuses are on paid leave. We are wondering if they are behind Hoffa's mysterious disappearance.....no joke!<br /> <br /> STORY: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/05/new-jersey-janitors-accused-binding-gagging-students_n_1321091.html">New Jersey Janitors Accused Of Binding And Gagging Students In Bathroom (VIDEO)</a>

COD damn!

Something fishy from our Canadian friends.  Ten-year old Christian Roberts was removed from the classroom at Twillingate Island Elementary and then doused with Fabreze by his teacher. She is apparently part of the Canadian Mounted Olfactory Police and was offended by the smell of this kids lunch. When first contacted by the outraged parent, the teacher just hung up. We know that Newfoundland is not known for its fashion sense, but didn't realize that Fabreze is the perfume of choice in the great white north. O Canada?!

STORY: Teacher Accused of Spraying Febreze on "Fishy" Student

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT4aM-xTCnSny2H8DIKLw26j2gWo0mA_eSWclNpm_yYTex67XFKdg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="340" src="https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT4aM-xTCnSny2H8DIKLw26j2gWo0mA_eSWclNpm_yYTex67XFKdg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> Something fishy from our Canadian friends.  Ten-year old Christian Roberts was removed from the classroom at Twillingate Island Elementary and then doused with Fabreze by his teacher. She is apparently part of the Canadian Mounted <b>Olfactory</b> Police and was offended by the smell of this kids lunch. When first contacted by the outraged parent, the teacher just hung up. We know that Newfoundland is not known for its fashion sense, but didn't realize that Fabreze is the perfume of choice in the great white north. O Canada?!<br /> <br /> STORY: <a href="http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/weird/Teacher-Sprays-Febreze-on-Fishy-Smelling-Student--139009739.html">Teacher Accused of Spraying Febreze on "Fishy" Student</a>

Not so private parts

Talk about hands-on learning! This version of the old "show and tell" took a new twist at PS189 in New York as parents reported  kindergarteners were exposing themselves, showing body parts, and simulating oral sex in the classroom while the teacher was present. One educator lamented that "teachers can't always see everything going on." Really? Shouldn't this one be on the priority radar screen? Maybe this was an OBGYN career day for the little tots.

STORY: Kindergarten Sex Games: New York School Parents Of Five-Year-Olds Outraged (VIDEO)

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://encrypted-tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT8vNNI7O6c03H7lhBgDuuGcxxgZA5GE25ikGSbHojOoxSXMiPz" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="278" src="https://encrypted-tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT8vNNI7O6c03H7lhBgDuuGcxxgZA5GE25ikGSbHojOoxSXMiPz" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> Talk about hands-on learning! This version of the old "show and tell" took a new twist at PS189 in New York as parents reported  kindergarteners were exposing themselves, showing body parts, and simulating oral sex in the classroom while the teacher was present. One educator lamented that "teachers can't always see everything going on." Really? Shouldn't this one be on the priority radar screen? Maybe this was an OBGYN career day for the little tots.<br /> <br /> STORY: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/06/parents-of-five-year-olds_n_1257807.html?ref=education">Kindergarten Sex Games: New York School Parents Of Five-Year-Olds Outraged (VIDEO)</a>

In way over her head

Rubino successfully won back her teaching position after being terminated for posting the following on Facebook after a Harlem student drowned on a trip to Long Island:

"After today, I am thinking the beach sounds like a wonderful idea for my 5th graders! I HATE THEIR GUTS!" and...if a student was drowning, "Yes, I would [sic] not throw a life jacket in for a million!!" 

The City will fight her court ordered reinstatement and we are fully behind their appeal. Rubino says she is sorry and has paid for her mistake. Here is how the Old and New Testaments apply...you suffer the consequences for this egregious conduct (Old Testament God)...you are fired and will never teach again! (New Testament God)...you are forgiven,. These are not mutually exclusive. Fired and forgiven. End of story, not reinstated!  If the teacher's union is behind her reinstatement, shame on them. Forgive her but NEVER let her hold a teaching position again.

STORY: Christine Rubino, Teacher Who Said Kids Deserved To Drown, Getting Job Back; City Vows To Fight (VIDEO)

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ-Cqdgh29tGu2pIXF5MNqdXu5W_CPEP4Tc365Fjw-mBi3upCwl5Q" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ-Cqdgh29tGu2pIXF5MNqdXu5W_CPEP4Tc365Fjw-mBi3upCwl5Q" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> Rubino successfully won back her teaching position after being terminated for posting the following on Facebook after a Harlem student drowned on a trip to Long Island:<br /> <br /> <b>"After today, I am thinking the beach sounds like a wonderful idea for my 5th graders! I HATE THEIR GUTS!" and...if a student was drowning, "Yes, I would [sic] not throw a life jacket in for a million!!" </b><br /> <br /> The City will fight her court ordered reinstatement and we are fully behind their appeal. Rubino says she is sorry and has paid for her mistake. Here is how the Old and New Testaments apply...you suffer the consequences for this egregious conduct (Old Testament God)...you are fired and will never teach again! (New Testament God)...you are forgiven,. <b>These are not mutually exclusive. Fired and forgiven. End of story, not reinstated! </b> If the teacher's union is behind her reinstatement, shame on them. Forgive her but NEVER let her hold a teaching position again.<br /> <br /> STORY: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/07/christine-rubino-teacher-who-said-kids-deserved-to-drown-getting-job-back-city-vows-to-fight_n_1260144.html">Christine Rubino, Teacher Who Said Kids Deserved To Drown, Getting Job Back; City Vows To Fight (VIDEO)</a><br /> <h1 class="title-news" style="background-color: white; border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; color: #111111; font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; font: normal normal bold 32px/36px Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;"> </h1>