School district bans Anne Frank’s diary over vagina passage

Story: School district pulls Anne Frank’s diary over ‘vagina’ passage

"There are little folds of skin all over the place, you can hardly find it. The little hole underneath is so terribly small that I simply can't imagine how a man can get in there, let alone how a whole baby can get out!"

One parent protested to the above lines, so of course, the book is now off limits. The parent must be against the fact that girls have vaginas.

<a href="http://library.cnu.edu/images/bookchains.gif"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://library.cnu.edu/images/bookchains.gif" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 222px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 209px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://rawstory.com/2010/01/school-district-pulls-anne-franks-diary/">School district pulls Anne Frank’s diary over ‘vagina’ passage</a><br /><br /><div align="justify"><em>"There are little folds of skin all over the place, you can hardly find it. The little hole underneath is so terribly small that I simply can't imagine how a man can get in there, let alone how a whole baby can get out!"</em></div><div align="justify"><em></em> </div><div align="justify">One parent protested to the above lines, so of course, the book is now off limits. The parent must be against the fact that girls have vaginas.</div>

Teacher who sent poop home with student is retiring

Story: Teacher who sent feces home with student is retiring

The day finally came when this teacher had to look in a mirror and say to herself, "I sent a bag of poop home with a 5-year old." That's usually when you know you've seen your last days with kids.

<a href="http://cricketsoda.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/POOP.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cricketsoda.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/POOP.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 290px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 236px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010898855_apwabackpackfeces.html">Teacher who sent feces home with student is retiring</a><br /><div></div><br /><div align="justify">The day finally came when this teacher had to look in a mirror and say to herself, "I sent a bag of poop home with a 5-year old." That's usually when you know you've seen your last days with kids.</div>

Teacher offers $100 for sex with student in class

Story: Brentwood teacher charged with soliciting student for sex

Try to spot when this combination becomes a bad idea: Alcohol + condoms + $100 bills + horny teacher + underage student. And to think, this guy still has some supporters. It's a good thing he never got to spend his benny's because he'll need them for his lawyer fees.

<a href="http://www.careonecredit.com/debt-free-u/Portals/0/benjamins.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.careonecredit.com/debt-free-u/Portals/0/benjamins.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_14279919?nclick_check=1">Brentwood teacher charged with soliciting student for sex</a><br /><br /><div align="justify">Try to spot when this combination becomes a bad idea: Alcohol + condoms + $100 bills + horny teacher + underage student. And to think, this guy still has some supporters. It's a good thing he never got to spend his benny's because he'll need them for his lawyer fees.</div>

Ohio teacher tied boy's hair in ponytails, urged other students to mock him

Story: Woman sues, says Ohio teacher tied son's hair in ponytails, urged other students to mock him

Nothing makes an 11-year-old boy feel more confident in himself than when his teacher introduces him to the class as a new female student named "pigtails." It takes a certain kind of adult to humiliate little kids...it's just a shame that some schools hire them as teachers.

<a href="http://www.scavengeinc.com/images/franco/warrior-wig-with-ponytail.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.scavengeinc.com/images/franco/warrior-wig-with-ponytail.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 277px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 258px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/wire/sns-ap-us-bullying-suit-teachers,0,3186411.story">Woman sues, says Ohio teacher tied son's hair in ponytails, urged other students to mock him</a><br /><br /><div align="justify">Nothing makes an 11-year-old boy feel more confident in himself than when his teacher introduces him to the class as a new female student named "pigtails." It takes a certain kind of adult to humiliate little kids...it's just a shame that some schools hire them as teachers.</div>

Student faces charges in Brecksville High School food fight

Story: Student faces charges in Brecksville High School food fight

This is not the first time children have been arrested for a food fight. Throwing spaghetti serves the same hard time as throwing punches in some states. We can only hope that the leader of this cafeteria gang doesn't make accomplices during her suspension...only to terrorize the city with pizza boats and cinnamon sticks.

<a href="http://www.funnymos.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/La_Tomatina_Bunol_Spain.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.funnymos.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/La_Tomatina_Bunol_Spain.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 319px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 206px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.wkyc.com/news/local/news_article.aspx?storyid=129640&catid=3">Student faces charges in Brecksville High School food fight</a><br /><div></div><br /><div align="justify">This is not the first time children have been arrested for a <a href="http://www.detentionslip.org/2009/11/25-chicago-students-arrested-for-middle.html">food fight</a>. Throwing spaghetti serves the same hard time as throwing punches in some states. We can only hope that the leader of this cafeteria gang doesn't make accomplices during her suspension...only to terrorize the city with pizza boats and cinnamon sticks.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>

Mom forces son to kill hamster for bad grade

Story: Mom forces son to kill hamster for bad grade

Parenting Tip of the Day: If you're struggling for ideas to ensure that your child grows up to be a serial killer or rapist, have him violently beat his pet hamster to death with a hammer. (Sent in by Lynn Geter, currently serving time in the Meriwether County Jail, Georgia)

<a href="http://thanmoreseries.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/pet_sematary.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://thanmoreseries.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/pet_sematary.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 228px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 304px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.ajc.com/news/cops-mom-forces-son-280517.html?imw=Y">Mom forces son to kill hamster for bad grade</a><br /><div></div><br /><div><em>Parenting Tip of the Day:</em> If you're struggling for ideas to ensure that your child grows up to be a serial killer or rapist, have him violently beat his pet hamster to death with a hammer. (Sent in by Lynn Geter, currently serving time in the Meriwether County Jail, Georgia)</div>

Girls May Learn Math Anxiety From Female Teachers

Story: Girls May Learn Math Anxiety From Female Teachers

Between this study and the recent claim about being ambidextrous, is it just me or are we coming up with the most ridiculous excuses for why students aren't learning as fast as they used to? Now anytime a child doesn't achieve their education goals, they can cite research for why they are handicapped. Quite the recipe for success!

<a href="http://www.andersonsbookshop.com/math%20doesn%27t%20suck.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.andersonsbookshop.com/math%20doesn%27t%20suck.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 209px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 264px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory?id=9657816">Girls May Learn Math Anxiety From Female Teachers</a><br /><div></div><br /><div align="justify">Between this study and the recent claim about being <a href="http://www.detentionslip.org/2010/01/ambidextrous-kids-more-likely-to.html">ambidextrous</a>, is it just me or are we coming up with the most ridiculous excuses for why students aren't learning as fast as they used to? Now anytime a child doesn't achieve their education goals, they can cite research for why they are handicapped. Quite the recipe for success!</div>

Graphic speech about oral and anal sex upsets school parents

Story: Sex talk at middle school upsets parents, students

When a motivational speaker opens the assembly by asking the principal to leave the room and requesting that the students don't tell their parents what they hear, you know you're in for a treat. And now we're left with a middle school full of confused children who have graphic descriptions of how to give and receive oral sex on their mind. Maybe in the future it would be a wise idea to screen 'sex talk' guests rather than invite any horny board member who volunteers?

<a href="http://www.htzfm.com/files/htzfm/images/larry%20flynt.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.htzfm.com/files/htzfm/images/larry%20flynt.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 332px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 287px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news/local&id=7237981">Sex talk at middle school upsets parents, students</a><br /><div></div><br /><div align="justify">When a motivational speaker opens the assembly by asking the principal to leave the room and requesting that the students don't tell their parents what they hear, you know you're in for a treat. And now we're left with a middle school full of confused children who have graphic descriptions of how to give and receive oral sex on their mind. Maybe in the future it would be a wise idea to screen 'sex talk' guests rather than invite any horny board member who volunteers?</div>

Ambidextrous kids more likely to struggle in school

Story: Ambidextrous kids more likely to struggle in school

"A new study suggests ambidextrous children are also more likely to struggle in school, have difficulties with language and have hyperactivity disorder syndromes." However it should be noted that the entire research team is made up of less-versatile men and women who were picked on as youth for their lack of dexterity.

<a href="http://pitp.physics.ubc.ca/archives/green/20050209/escher_hands.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://pitp.physics.ubc.ca/archives/green/20050209/escher_hands.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 370px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 270px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/health&id=7238394">Ambidextrous kids more likely to struggle in school</a><br /><div></div><br /><div align="justify"><em>"A new study suggests ambidextrous children are also more likely to struggle in school, have difficulties with language and have hyperactivity disorder syndromes." </em>However it should be noted that the entire research team is made up of less-versatile men and women who were picked on as youth for their lack of dexterity.</div>

School bans dictionary!!!

Story: Menifee school panel will review banned dictionary

It's official! The day has finally come when children can't even use a dictionary as a resource. One parent dug through it and found a sexual term, now the whole school is left unable to look up definitions. I can already hear the laughter of education critics from every other country in the world.

<a href="http://ctlgbtlaw.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/dictionary.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ctlgbtlaw.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/dictionary.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 354px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 323px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.pe.com/localnews/inland/stories/PE_News_Local_W_dictionary23.466f8d4.html">Menifee school panel will review banned dictionary</a><br /><div></div><br /><div align="justify">It's official! The day has finally come when children can't even use a dictionary as a resource. One parent dug through it and found a sexual term, now the whole school is left unable to look up definitions. I can already hear the laughter of education critics from every other country in the world.</div>

Boy found hanged in Texas school bathroom

Story: Boy found hanged in Texas school bathroom

It has to be a wake up call when fourth graders commit suicide in between classes. I'd be interested in hearing if the guidance counselor position was cut from this school.

<a href="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/66/189739300_c42bcdb90e.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/66/189739300_c42bcdb90e.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 343px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 228px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.examiner.com/x-36708-Education-News-Examiner~y2010m1d22-9-year-old-boy-hung-in-school-bathroom">Boy found hanged in Texas school bathroom</a><br /><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">It has to be a wake up call when fourth graders commit suicide in between classes. I'd be interested in hearing if the guidance counselor position was cut from this school.</div>

Bag with Kermit the Frog causes school closure

Story: Bag with Kermit the Frog causes school closure

School was on lock down and bomb squads were called out to investigate a bag in the parking lot that contained a Kermit the Frog doll. Authorities are searching for a suspect with curly blond hair, wearing a red dress, and described as having a "pig-like" nose.

<a href="http://images.greenfroginternet.us/Critters/KermitTheFrog/GangstaKermit.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://images.greenfroginternet.us/Critters/KermitTheFrog/GangstaKermit.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 308px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 325px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/21/AR2010012104128.html">Bag with Kermit the Frog causes school closure</a><br /><br /><div align="justify">School was on lock down and bomb squads were called out to investigate a bag in the parking lot that contained a Kermit the Frog doll. Authorities are searching for a suspect with curly blond hair, wearing a red dress, and described as having a "pig-like" nose.</div>

Judge Orders Truants to Carry GPS Tracking Device

Story: Judge Orders Truants to Carry GPS Tracking Device

This is not the first time Texas decided that the best way to curb tardiness was to strap its students with GPS devices. The idea might work, but I suggest they invest in teleportation to make it easier for children to warp to school.

<a href="http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/gps-6.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/gps-6.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 311px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 210px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.kbtx.com/home/headlines/82119747.html">Judge Orders Truants to Carry GPS Tracking Device </a><br /><br /><div align="justify">This is not the first time Texas decided that the best way to curb tardiness was to strap its students with GPS devices. The idea might work, but I suggest they invest in teleportation to make it easier for children to warp to school.</div>

Students fight rule banning balls in schoolyard

Story: Students fight rule banning balls in schoolyard

POP QUIZ: By banning all balls from the playground, this is part of a master plan to __________ .

A. Make recess as boring as possible

B. Limit physical mobility and hinder hand-eye coordination among students

C. Ensure that Canadian children never develop an interest any sport besides hockey

<a href="http://www.biz2bizonline.com/sports/pe/images/vpballs5lg.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.biz2bizonline.com/sports/pe/images/vpballs5lg.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 396px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 210px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div></div><div><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/canada/ottawa/story/2010/01/20/ott-snow-balls.html">Students fight rule banning balls in schoolyard</a></div><div></div><div>POP QUIZ: By banning all balls from the playground, this is part of a master plan to __________ .</div><div></div><div></div><div>A. Make recess as boring as possible</div><div>B. Limit physical mobility and hinder hand-eye coordination among students</div><div>C. Ensure that Canadian children never develop an interest any sport besides hockey</div>

School staff get insulin instead of swine flu shot

Story: School staff get insulin instead of swine flu shot

There is nothing better for your immune system than getting a healthy dose of insulin. Maybe the nurse figured the teachers were at greater risk for diabetes than swine flu? Hopefully next time she goes digging in the medicine cabinet she can see if her nursing credentials are in there somewhere.

<a href="http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/thumb_196/11926111320AUmaO.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/thumb_196/11926111320AUmaO.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 230px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 283px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/19/AR2010011903366.html">School staff get insulin instead of swine flu shot</a><br /><br /><div align="justify">There is nothing better for your immune system than getting a healthy dose of insulin. Maybe the nurse figured the teachers were at greater risk for diabetes than swine flu? Hopefully next time she goes digging in the medicine cabinet she can see if her nursing credentials are in there somewhere.</div>

Seniors figure out how to spell "ASS" from "CLASS" in yearbook photo prank

Story: Senior class photo spells trouble

I am sure this stunt has been pulled before, but it doesn't take a genius to spend a few seconds reviewing the picture before it goes out to print for close to 700 seniors. Afterall, the giant letters A-S-S happen to be right in the front row! All three students are suffering consequences, but as one senior points out, "...C and L ran off. That’s not ass’s fault. That’s C and L’s fault." I guess he was wrong to assume the school would act fairly about this.

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-jBsxjdTe0TUaDKD15uJDObqA_PuQ8K52dxaFbmevd0tYLMHDseqNymQieG55gvvhlh0bfzKQGbzF4C9A8JVIPMUH9TNBS3WG_85nvmZUTHhZj4DBlGgnbL-D1s20yxLBEA8ZTV0l1nx6/s1600-h/class.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428981517574076674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-jBsxjdTe0TUaDKD15uJDObqA_PuQ8K52dxaFbmevd0tYLMHDseqNymQieG55gvvhlh0bfzKQGbzF4C9A8JVIPMUH9TNBS3WG_85nvmZUTHhZj4DBlGgnbL-D1s20yxLBEA8ZTV0l1nx6/s320/class.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 347px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 210px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.khou.com/home/Senior-class-photo-spells-trouble-82119642.html">Senior class photo spells trouble</a><br /><br /><div align="justify">I am sure this stunt has been pulled before, but it doesn't take a genius to spend a few seconds reviewing the picture before it goes out to print for close to 700 seniors. Afterall, the giant letters A-S-S happen to be right in the front row! All three students are suffering consequences, but as one senior points out, "...C and L ran off. That’s not ass’s fault. That’s C and L’s fault." I guess he was wrong to <em>ass</em>ume the school would act fairly about this.</div>

School bus driver arrested for DUI during field trip

Story: School bus driver arrested for DUI during field trip

If school field trips don't include liquor store visits, you have to take matters into your own hands. Plus, sometimes the weekend doesn't come soon enough.

<a href="http://www.majesticmidways.com/images/ridepicts/crazybus_lg.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.majesticmidways.com/images/ridepicts/crazybus_lg.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 322px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 258px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://post-gazette.com/pg/10019/1029369-298.stm">School bus driver arrested for DUI during field trip</a><br /><br /><div align="justify">If school field trips don't include liquor store visits, you have to take matters into your own hands. Plus, sometimes the weekend doesn't come soon enough.</div>

Man climbs into two school buses while en route

Story: Intruder climbs 2 buses

No word yet why a 27-year old man would be interested in climbing a loaded school bus and boarding it through the vent on the roof, but it certainly seems like an inefficient way to get around town.

<a href="http://cache2.asset-cache.net/xc/82499061.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=B5384F3B2A5A9842CE12934793B8A6D62213F6ED4776D5CDB5CFEC99F604F674E30A760B0D811297"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cache2.asset-cache.net/xc/82499061.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=B5384F3B2A5A9842CE12934793B8A6D62213F6ED4776D5CDB5CFEC99F604F674E30A760B0D811297" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 285px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 408px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/jan/15/na-intruder-climbs-2-buses/">Intruder climbs 2 buses</a><br /><div></div><br /><div align="justify">No word yet why a 27-year old man would be interested in climbing a loaded school bus and boarding it through the vent on the roof, but it certainly seems like an inefficient way to get around town.</div>

NRA backs student expelled for carrying gun in truck

Story: NRA backs Willows student expelled for carrying gun in truck

Only the NRA would be able to justify why a teenage boy should be allowed to keep a loaded firearm in his car during school. The student (who is ironically considering a career in law enforcement) has the habit of going duck hunting before class. I imagine it would have been even more interesting to watch the principal react to a trunk full of dead birds.

<a href="http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2006/02/13/cheneyrifle_wideweb__470x407,0.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2006/02/13/cheneyrifle_wideweb__470x407,0.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 351px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 286px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.news10.net/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=73348&provider=top?wtf">NRA backs Willows student expelled for carrying gun in truck</a><br /><br /><div align="justify">Only the NRA would be able to justify why a teenage boy should be allowed to keep a loaded firearm in his car during school. The student (who is ironically considering a career in law enforcement) has the habit of going duck hunting before class. I imagine it would have been even more interesting to watch the principal react to a trunk full of dead birds.</div>

California Middle School Evacuated After Science Project Mistaken for Bomb

Story: California Middle School Evacuated After Science Project Mistaken for Bomb

I wonder if they took the time to ask the student if it was a bomb, or just assumed the 11-year concocted an explosive with and empty Pepsi bottle and random wires. But it's now 2010, and we have to start screening every petri dish and homemade volcano that comes through the front doors.

<a href="http://sartechnology.ca/sartechnology/BombSquad1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://sartechnology.ca/sartechnology/BombSquad1.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 260px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 260px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,583174,00.html?test=latestnews">California Middle School Evacuated After Science Project Mistaken for Bomb</a><br /><br /><div align="justify">I wonder if they took the time to ask the student if it was a bomb, or just assumed the 11-year concocted an explosive with and empty Pepsi bottle and random wires. But it's now 2010, and we have to start screening every petri dish and homemade volcano that comes through the front doors.</div>

Principal slashed at Calif. Catholic high school

Story: Principal slashed at Calif. Catholic high school

Maybe this is why so many schools are afraid to confront children with behavior problems. I guess it's easier to suspend someone than risk getting involved in a good old fashioned knife fight.

<a href="http://baroqueinhackney.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/zorro.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://baroqueinhackney.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/zorro.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 220px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/15/AR2010011502895.html">Principal slashed at Calif. Catholic high school</a><br /><br /><div align="justify">Maybe this is why so many schools are afraid to confront children with behavior problems. I guess it's easier to suspend someone than risk getting involved in a good old fashioned knife fight.</div>

Cops taser students for fun, leads to hospitalization

Story: Cops, school district investigating unsanctioned Taser demonstration by officer in which child was hospitalized

I am trying to think of a good reason why live taser demonstrations are a good tool to invite into classrooms. I wonder how many students are curious what a bullet feels like too? It must be tough as a parent when you're expecting your child to bring home a good report card, but instead they have burn wounds from electrical shocks.

<a href="http://justgetthere.us/blog/uploads/taser_dees.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://justgetthere.us/blog/uploads/taser_dees.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 281px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 253px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-taser-school-14-jan14,0,1931525.story">Cops, school district investigating unsanctioned Taser demonstration by officer in which child was hospitalized</a><br /><br /><div align="justify">I am trying to think of a good reason why live taser demonstrations are a good tool to invite into classrooms. I wonder how many students are curious what a bullet feels like too? It must be tough as a parent when you're expecting your child to bring home a good report card, but instead they have burn wounds from electrical shocks.</div>

Teacher Suspended After Tossing Girl

Story: Teacher Suspended After Tossing Girl

After the teacher was done with the salad, the bean bags, and the turtle, tossing a student seemed like the next best option. If only we could graduate children as well as we can toss them.

<a href="http://www.sempanze.net/icerik/resimler/buyuk/KID_TOSSING.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.sempanze.net/icerik/resimler/buyuk/KID_TOSSING.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 357px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 283px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://ozarksfirst.com/content/fulltext/?cid=225232">Teacher Suspended After Tossing Girl </a><br /><div></div><br /><div align="justify">After the teacher was done with the salad, the bean bags, and the turtle, tossing a student seemed like the next best option. If only we could graduate children as well as we can toss them.</div>

Charlotte teacher suspended after fight with student

Story: Charlotte teacher suspended after fight with student

I always thought after-school fights are between students. But I guess when you really have a bone to pick, what better place and time?

<a href="http://www.playtime-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/threeoclockhigh1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.playtime-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/threeoclockhigh1.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 215px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 281px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.charlotteobserver.com/244/story/1180043.html?storylink=omni_popular">Charlotte teacher suspended after fight with student</a><br /><br /><div align="justify">I always thought after-school fights are between students. But I guess when you really have a bone to pick, what better place and time?</div>

Bangor High School bans dances

Story: A grinding halt for Bangor High School dances?

You know it's a dangerous sign of the times when small towns in Maine are having problems with students 'grinding' at dances. If you're unfamiliar with this style of dance, let's allow the principal from this school to explain- it "...generally involves a boy grinding his crotch into a girl’s behind." Well said. Until he gets Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers to perform, I don't think he will soon get his wish of students dancing while standing at arms length apart.

<a href="http://www.getreligion.org/wp-content/photos/no_dancing_sign.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.getreligion.org/wp-content/photos/no_dancing_sign.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 218px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 277px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.bangordailynews.com/detail/134624.html?pleaselouise">A grinding halt for Bangor High School dances?</a><br /><br /><div align="justify">You know it's a dangerous sign of the times when small towns in Maine are having problems with students 'grinding' at dances. If you're unfamiliar with this style of dance, let's allow the principal from this school to explain- it <em>"...generally involves a boy grinding his crotch into a girl’s behind</em>." Well said. Until he gets Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers to perform, I don't think he will soon get his wish of students dancing while standing at arms length apart.</div>

School Bans Fans From Basketball Games

Story: School Bans Fans From Basketball Games

The school has a sure fire plan to increase the popularity of its basketball team: To only allow parents of the players to attend the games. Way to make high school fun! I wonder if any colleges or pro teams will be adopting this model if the team starts a winning streak?

<a href="http://ahedofmytime.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/4da9fc8dab8c8c1fa36a722f50ebc55a-getty-86317051ge001_mavs_nuggets2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ahedofmytime.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/4da9fc8dab8c8c1fa36a722f50ebc55a-getty-86317051ge001_mavs_nuggets2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 349px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 216px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/news/education/011210_High_School_Bans_Basketball_Spectators">School Bans Fans From Basketball Games</a><br /><div></div><br /><div align="justify">The school has a sure fire plan to increase the popularity of its basketball team: To <em>only</em> allow parents of the players to attend the games. Way to make high school fun! I wonder if any colleges or pro teams will be adopting this model if the team starts a winning streak?</div>

MLK Day menu at Denver Public Schools proof school lunches are offensive

Story: MLK Day menu at Denver Public Schools proof school lunches are offensive

Oh my goodness. Not only do they have to attend class on Martin Luther King Day, but to honor civil rights and black history, the school decided to put the following items on the lunch menu: southern-style chicken with biscuit, collard greens, sweet potatoes and peach crisp. I never knew that promoting racial stereotypes was a priority in Denver. I am just surprised that watermelons aren't being served.

<a href="http://i3.iofferphoto.com/img/item/460/521/76/o_generalelectricadnu.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://i3.iofferphoto.com/img/item/460/521/76/o_generalelectricadnu.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 255px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 304px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://blogs.westword.com/latestword/2010/01/mlk_day_menu_proof_that_school.php">MLK Day menu at Denver Public Schools proof school lunches are offensive</a><br /><div></div><br /><div align="justify">Oh my goodness. Not only do they have to attend class on Martin Luther King Day, but to honor civil rights and black history, the school decided to put the following items on the lunch menu: <em>southern-style chicken with biscuit, collard greens, sweet potatoes and peach crisp</em>. I never knew that promoting racial stereotypes was a priority in Denver. I am just surprised that watermelons aren't being served.</div>

Queens Principal Accused of Seeking Sex From Students

Story: Queens Principal Accused of Seeking Sex From Students

Of all the things a principal should "seek" from students, you would hope that blow jobs never make that list. The education system sure has a knack for exposing pedophiles and allowing them to shine their true colors.

<a href="http://images6.cafepress.com/product/192816556v5_225x225_Front.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://images6.cafepress.com/product/192816556v5_225x225_Front.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 225px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div></div><div><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/06/queens-principal-accused-of-inappropriate-behavior/#comment-595125">Queens Principal Accused of Seeking Sex From Students</a></div><br /><div></div><div align="justify">Of all the things a principal should "seek" from students, you would hope that blow jobs never make that list. The education system sure has a knack for exposing pedophiles and allowing them to shine their true colors.</div>

Mom leaves children in cold at closed school

Story: Grapevine mom left 2 small kids at school that had closed for weather

When the mother dropped off her 5 and 7 year olds at school, she must not have noticed that the parking lot was abandoned and the entire city was covered in ice. Sometimes getting to work on time is more important than caring if your kids die of hypothermia.

<a href="http://goodbadfrench.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/mr-freeze.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://goodbadfrench.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/mr-freeze.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 235px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 294px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/010810dnmet.5b2dff5a.html">Grapevine mom left 2 small kids at school that had closed for weather</a> <div><br /></div><div align="justify">When the mother dropped off her 5 and 7 year olds at school, she must not have noticed that the parking lot was abandoned and the entire city was covered in ice. Sometimes getting to work on time is more important than caring if your kids die of hypothermia.</div>

Teacher fired for not being fluent English

Story: Fluency at issue as ex-teacher's suit goes to SJC

It must be hard to teach the English languange when you don't fully grasp it yourself. But at some point this school decided to hire this teacher whose proficiency has been described as "utterly incomprehensible." Now tempers are flaring on both sides of the debate because she was fired and plans to sue the school for over $1 million. That will buy a lot of English speaking courses.

<a href="http://realimperfection.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/51a2g5ybjxl_ss500_.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://realimperfection.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/51a2g5ybjxl_ss500_.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 271px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 261px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://mexicancuisine.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/speedy-gonzales.jpg"></a><br /><div><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.lowellsun.com/todaysheadlines/ci_14124781">Fluency at issue as ex-teacher's suit goes to SJC</a></div><br /><div></div><div align="justify">It must be hard to teach the English languange when you don't fully grasp it yourself. But at some point this school decided to hire this teacher whose proficiency has been described as "utterly incomprehensible." Now tempers are flaring on both sides of the debate because she was fired and plans to sue the school for over $1 million. That will buy a lot of English speaking courses.<br /><br /></div><div></div><br /><br /><div></div></div>

Teen Jumps off High School Roof

Story: Teen Jumps off High School Roof, Flown to RI Hospital

Probably the most interesting part of this story, is that fact this same boy has already attempted to jump from this same roof in a separate incident. This brings up the burning question- Why is it so easy to climb on to high school rooftops? Maybe somebody should have kept an eye on him after the first try?

<a href="http://www.flixray.com/dvd_covers/200806/67203.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.flixray.com/dvd_covers/200806/67203.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 195px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 257px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.abc6.com/news/80794627.html">Teen Jumps off High School Roof, Flown to RI Hospital</a><br /><br /><div align="justify">Probably the most interesting part of this story, is that fact this <em>same</em> boy has already attempted to jump from this <em>same</em> roof in a separate incident. This brings up the burning question- Why is it so easy to climb on to high school rooftops? Maybe somebody should have kept an eye on him after the first try?</div>

Teacher pleads guilty to stealing Adderall from students

Story: Twin Springs teacher pleads guilty in case involving student's ADHD medication

Nothing like raiding the cabinets for childrens meds. The teacher was caught because he was reported as being "extra-attentive" in class.

<a href="http://thegirlcanwrite.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/pills.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://thegirlcanwrite.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/pills.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 237px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 237px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.timesnews.net/article.php?id=9019545">Twin Springs teacher pleads guilty in case involving student's ADHD medication</a><br /><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Nothing like raiding the cabinets for childrens meds. The teacher was caught because he was reported as being "extra-attentive" in class.</div>

Drunk Bus Driver Takes N.Y. Students On Wild Ride

Story: Drunk Bus Driver Takes N.Y. Students On Wild Ride

The excerpts from the news article sum up the event well: "Surveillance Video Shows 3 Dozen Terrified Kids Begging 55-Year-Old Martha Thompson To Stop The Bus" and "The bus hit high speeds, ran over a mailbox and started rolling backwards downhill." I think a lot of college students can relate to this experience, you just never expect little kids to be passengers in a nightmare ride like this.

<a href="http://www.northbay.nbend.k12.or.us/Suzy/WildBus.gif"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.northbay.nbend.k12.or.us/Suzy/WildBus.gif" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 326px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 172px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div></div><div><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://wcbstv.com/watercooler/drunk.school.bus.2.1406954.html">Drunk Bus Driver Takes N.Y. Students On Wild Ride</a></div><br /><div></div><div align="justify">The excerpts from the news article sum up the event well: "<em>Surveillance Video Shows 3 Dozen Terrified Kids Begging 55-Year-Old Martha Thompson To Stop The Bus</em>" and "<em>The bus hit high speeds, ran over a mailbox and started rolling backwards downhill</em>." I think a lot of college students can relate to this experience, you just never expect little kids to be passengers in a nightmare ride like this.</div>

Students In Trouble Over '9/11' Sweatshirts

Story: Sweatshirt Sparks School Controversy

The War on Terror has now seeped into teenager dress code pranks. No word yet on how many troops Obama plans to deploy to the hallways of American high schools.

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-wxp0L3F8nVdKzNvKTmh8f6neiichyphenhyphenRDrip2cYSgNsKSIMzzYWn_5SjM90wng7u1MIGP9Qt1sFlh1159Z502iKbcBs3MLUm9D9OuImtoeiQt5p_UfOTnt16C_enlJlndMBnSpPUPwQgWG/s1600-h/911.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423422871896422354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-wxp0L3F8nVdKzNvKTmh8f6neiichyphenhyphenRDrip2cYSgNsKSIMzzYWn_5SjM90wng7u1MIGP9Qt1sFlh1159Z502iKbcBs3MLUm9D9OuImtoeiQt5p_UfOTnt16C_enlJlndMBnSpPUPwQgWG/s320/911.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 245px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 204px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.clickondetroit.com/education/22141652/detail.html">Sweatshirt Sparks School Controversy</a><br /><br /><div align="justify">The War on Terror has now seeped into teenager dress code pranks. No word yet on how many troops Obama plans to deploy to the hallways of American high schools.</div>

Driver suspended after student left on school bus

Story: Driver suspended after student left on school bus

The first grade boy, who probably hasn't quite yet reached a mature level of responsibilty, was found wandering around the terminal after falling asleep on the bus. I assume that's why they ask drivers to check the bus after their last stop. Just another case of a school failing to meet the "No Child Left Behind" expectations.

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKJXxKD7yRlxiQHVTROUiaoVH97MxSq_cPKkhUrO5w00HFk_CvlujejpxeAMBYUJfzAtDZW97n0Xc1Dew6v3NaM_G5eaKxw2LC706lTcpVQEJdCQaeAdBQGdULjlKgQh0iGARe8qDt4rUh/s320/Image+%3D+sleep+on+bus.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKJXxKD7yRlxiQHVTROUiaoVH97MxSq_cPKkhUrO5w00HFk_CvlujejpxeAMBYUJfzAtDZW97n0Xc1Dew6v3NaM_G5eaKxw2LC706lTcpVQEJdCQaeAdBQGdULjlKgQh0iGARe8qDt4rUh/s320/Image+%3D+sleep+on+bus.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 294px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 202px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.timesleader.com/news/ap?articleID=3563152">Driver suspended after student left on school bus</a><br /><div></div><br /><div align="justify">The first grade boy, who probably hasn't quite yet reached a mature level of responsibilty, was found wandering around the terminal after falling asleep on the bus. I assume that's why they ask drivers to check the bus after their last stop. Just another case of a school failing to meet the "No Child Left Behind" expectations.</div>

Science Teacher Scorned For Selling Students Books On Satan

Story: Science Teacher Scorned For Selling Students Books On Satan

It should not come as a shock that you cannot 1) Make a profit off kids by selling them stuff or 2) Peddle books about the Devil in school. I guess sometimes you have to learn the hard way.

<a href="http://images.halloweencostumes.com/devil-mask.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://images.halloweencostumes.com/devil-mask.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 205px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 261px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://gothamist.com/2010/01/05/science_teacher_in_trouble_for_sell.php">Science Teacher Scorned For Selling Students Books On Satan</a><br /><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">It should not come as a shock that you cannot 1) Make a profit off kids by selling them stuff or 2) Peddle books about the Devil in school. I guess sometimes you have to learn the hard way.</div>

Principal hits student with SUV on way to school

Story: Bucks principal's SUV injures youth on way to school

It was an accident, but we couldn't help to note the irony.

<a href="http://www.publicalertsystem8.com/htm/images/School%20Crossing.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.publicalertsystem8.com/htm/images/School%20Crossing.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/80682852.html">Bucks principal's SUV injures youth on way to school</a><br /><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">It was an accident, but we couldn't help to note the irony.<br /></div>

Teacher accused of zip tying student

Story: Teacher accused of zip tying student

Why waste the time and money of sending teachers to training workshops when all of your discipline tricks can be bought at Home Depot?

<a href="http://evan-roth.com/photos/data//seat-back/zip-tie.png"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://evan-roth.com/photos/data//seat-back/zip-tie.png" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 310px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 132px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/tx/6795047.html">Teacher accused of zip tying student</a></div><br /><div></div><div align="justify">Why waste the time and money of sending teachers to training workshops when all of your discipline tricks can be bought at Home Depot?</div>

No bus for thousands of Medina students

Story: Bus cuts affect thousands of students and parents

In November, voters decided in favor of budget cuts that would reduce spending on school buses. Now less than two months later, the children of the parents who may or may not have voted are now forced to find another option. Basically, this affects ALL high school students and anyone who lives within two miles of the school. So yes, kindergarteners might have to walk a mile and a half to school. For a 15-year old with working parents and no friends, that hike might be longer. Isn't it great how convenient getting a public education has become?

<a href="http://www.brockport.edu/ssp/winter/students.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.brockport.edu/ssp/winter/students.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 398px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 235px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.wkyc.com/news/local/news_article.aspx?storyid=128164&catid=45">Bus cuts affect thousands of students and parents</a><br /><br /><div align="justify">In November, voters decided in favor of budget cuts that would reduce spending on school buses. Now less than two months later, the children of the parents who may or may not have voted are now forced to find another option. Basically, this affects ALL high school students and anyone who lives within two miles of the school. So yes, kindergarteners might have to walk a mile and a half to school. For a 15-year old with working parents and no friends, that hike might be longer. Isn't it great how convenient getting a public education has become?</div>

Teacher murders wife's boyfriend then commits suicide

Story: Teacher murders wife's boyfriend then commits suicide

After learning that his wife was having an affair with some 'bad boy' who steals cars, he reacted like anyone who can't think clearly...by following her to a WalMart parking lot and shooting the boyfriend in the head. The wife is also a teacher, but somthing tells me she won't be in the classroom anytime soon. Oh, she'll probably think twice about cheating again too.

<a href="http://media.pegasusnews.com/img/photos/2008/01/04/cheaters_logo_t250.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://media.pegasusnews.com/img/photos/2008/01/04/cheaters_logo_t250.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 221px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.kidk.com/news/local/79728247.html">Teacher murders wife's boyfriend then commits suicide</a><br /><div></div><br /><div align="justify">After learning that his wife was having an affair with some 'bad boy' who steals cars, he reacted like anyone who can't think clearly...by following her to a WalMart parking lot and shooting the boyfriend in the head. The wife is also a teacher, but somthing tells me she won't be in the classroom anytime soon. Oh, she'll probably think twice about cheating again too.</div><br /><div></div>

N.H. teacher accused of robbing two Mass. banks

Story: N.H. teacher accused of robbing two Mass. banks

I always thought that teachers get paid during their breaks. Evidently it wasn't enough for this guy to buy all his Christmas presents this year. I just hope he doesn't ask his students what they did over the holidays.

<a href="http://indiecineblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/picture-3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://indiecineblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/picture-3.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 365px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 224px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/local/BO132757/">N.H. teacher accused of robbing two Mass. banks</a><br /><div></div><br /><div align="justify">I always thought that teachers get paid during their breaks. Evidently it wasn't enough for this guy to buy all his Christmas presents this year. I just hope he doesn't ask his students what <em>they</em> did over the holidays.</div>