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Kudos to Principal Bill Sprung from Washington Elementary School in New Ulm, Minnesota for calmly and effectively handling this bizarre variation of freeze tag! As soon as he was contacted by parents who witnessed about two dozen fifth graders playing rape tag, he immediately

• Notified teachers and recess supervisors
• Had teachers talk to the fifth grade students
• Sent a letter home to parents

Proactive, appropriate and professional leadership by Mr. Sprung. The kids were not simply punished mindlessly.

STORY: 'Rape Tag' Playground Game Upsets Minnesota Parents (VIDEO)

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ__byUX1PuOGhDV5ML0ndeJvmaMDFybt5BTRNHd9ukpOFEkMh48A" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="299" src="https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ__byUX1PuOGhDV5ML0ndeJvmaMDFybt5BTRNHd9ukpOFEkMh48A" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> Kudos to Principal Bill Sprung from Washington Elementary School in New Ulm, Minnesota for calmly and effectively handling this bizarre variation of freeze tag! As soon as he was contacted by parents who witnessed about two dozen fifth graders playing rape tag, he <b>immediately</b><br /> <br /> <br /> <ul> <li>Notified teachers and recess supervisors</li> <li>Had teachers talk to the fifth grade students</li> <li>Sent a letter home to parents</li> </ul> <br /> <br /> Proactive, appropriate and professional leadership by Mr. Sprung. The kids were not simply punished mindlessly.<br /> <br /> STORY: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/03/rape-tag-disturbing-playground-game-outrages-parents_n_1252858.html?ref=education">'Rape Tag' Playground Game Upsets Minnesota Parents (VIDEO)</a>

Flat earth parents

A group of parents asked that the Anoka-Hennepin School District School Board to include information about "ex-gay therapy" and "Gay related immune deficiency (GRID)" in its curriculum policy revisions. The Parent Action League (PAL) apparently subscribes to the notion that shaking the rooster claw over GLBT children will cure them and wants to use language (GRID) that hasn't been used in the medical community for over 25 years! We are waiting for them to advocate blood-letting and routine exorcisms as well. Thankfully, the board has resisted pressure from the community neanderthals. This is a district that has experienced six suicides in less than 24 months, some of which were gay students. We join Tammy Aaberg, mother of one of the suicide victims, in support of the board for resisting pressure from PAL.
STORY: Conservative Parents Demand School Teach About Ex-Gay Therapy (VIDEO)

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.happyheartandmind.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/flat-earth.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="315" src="http://www.happyheartandmind.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/flat-earth.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> A group of parents asked that the Anoka-Hennepin School District School Board to include information about "ex-gay therapy" and "Gay related immune deficiency (GRID)" in its curriculum policy revisions. The Parent Action League (PAL) apparently subscribes to the notion that shaking the rooster claw over GLBT children will cure them and wants to use language (GRID) that hasn't been used in the medical community for over 25 years! We are waiting for them to advocate blood-letting and routine exorcisms as well. Thankfully, the board has resisted pressure from the community neanderthals. This is a district that has experienced six suicides in less than 24 months, some of which were gay students. We join Tammy Aaberg, mother of one of the suicide victims, in support of the board for resisting pressure from PAL.<br /> STORY: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/25/conservative-parents-demand-school-teach-ex-gay-therapy_n_1231409.html">Conservative Parents Demand School Teach About Ex-Gay Therapy (VIDEO)</a>

School lets parent shoot BB gun in gym

Story: Balloons, BB gun, school gym: In hindsight, an 'unwise' call

If a student whispers the word 'gun,' he/she will get suspended or expelled. This school allowed a sharp-shooting parent to come into their gym and pick off helium balloons as if it were a game of Duckhunt. Maybe this principal should have done some minimal research to learn that balloons will eventually deflate and come down on their own?! In other words, the school felt that helium balloons were a worse threat than a loaded gun. Awesome.

<a href="http://f00.inventorspot.com/images/REDR.img_assist_custom.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://f00.inventorspot.com/images/REDR.img_assist_custom.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 279px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.startribune.com/local/south/79870157.html">Balloons, BB gun, school gym: In hindsight, an 'unwise' call</a><br /><div></div><br /><div align="justify">If a student whispers the word 'gun,' he/she will get suspended or expelled. This school allowed a sharp-shooting parent to come into their gym and pick off helium balloons as if it were a game of Duckhunt. Maybe this principal should have done some minimal research to learn that balloons will eventually deflate and come down on their own?! In other words, the school felt that helium balloons were a worse threat than a loaded gun. Awesome.</div>

Teacher broke law by posting top test scores

Story: Teacher broke law by posting top test scores

If you're a teacher in Minnesota, pay close attention. This teacher used a motivational technique he learned by posting the names of the top test scores for everyone to see. In the process he violated the privacy of the students, which is protected under state law. Next time, he should encrypt the message with a code that only the smart students can decipher.

<a href="http://www.corbisimages.com/images/42-20460945.jpg?size=572&uid=BF288253-F513-4DC0-A50B-9E16BBF8FDDA" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.corbisimages.com/images/42-20460945.jpg?size=572&uid=BF288253-F513-4DC0-A50B-9E16BBF8FDDA" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Story:</span> <a href="http://www.startribune.com/local/south/70160782.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUUZ">Teacher broke law by posting top test scores</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">If you're a teacher in Minnesota, pay close attention. This teacher used a motivational technique he learned by posting the names of the top test scores for everyone to see. In the process he violated the privacy of the students, which is protected under state law. Next time, he should encrypt the message with a code that only the smart students can decipher.<br /></div>

Girl gets $25,000 for kickball injury

Story: $25k payout after girl hurt playing kickball in North Mankato

Her teacher used a folder for a base and the girl broke her ankle sliding on it. Rather than "walking it off" or "rubbing some dirt on it," her family decided the best way to nurse this injury back to health was suing the district for $25,000. Great! Now the school will never be able to afford real bases!

<a href="http://www.cukickballclassic.com/images/kickballbeardguy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.cukickballclassic.com/images/kickballbeardguy.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 227px; height: 412px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Story:</span> <a href="http://www.startribune.com/local/69575827.html">$25k payout after girl hurt playing kickball in North Mankato</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Her teacher used a folder for a base and the girl broke her ankle sliding on it. Rather than "walking it off" or "rubbing some dirt on it," her family decided the best way to nurse this injury back to health was suing the district for $25,000. Great! Now the school will never be able to afford real bases!<br /></div>

Teacher stole $265k in outdoors gear from other employer

Story: Teacher stole $265k in outdoors gear from other employer

Stealing outdoor gear from a hunting and fishing store and then selling it on eBay seems like a good idea on paper. But wouldn't you think that the owner would have caught on after the first $100,000 worth of goods was stolen?

<a href="http://images.mirror.co.uk/upl/m4/apr2009/8/5/burglar-generic-pic-rex-714165765.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://images.mirror.co.uk/upl/m4/apr2009/8/5/burglar-generic-pic-rex-714165765.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 367px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 215px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div></div><div><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.startribune.com/local/61096377.html">Teacher stole $265k in outdoors gear from other employer</a></div><div> </div><div align="justify">Stealing outdoor gear from a hunting and fishing store and then selling it on eBay seems like a good idea on paper. But wouldn't you think that the owner would have caught on after the first $100,000 worth of goods was stolen?</div>

Student faced gay slurs by teachers, state says

Story: Student faced gay slurs by teachers, state says


It's bad enough that gay teens get harassed by their peers, but now teachers are getting in on it?! So much for confiding in "trusting" adults.

<div align="justify"><a href="http://www.goodasyou.org/good_as_you/images/_files_images_2007_04_anti-gay-hate-crime.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.goodasyou.org/good_as_you/images/_files_images_2007_04_anti-gay-hate-crime.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><br /><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.startribune.com/local/53083997.html">Student faced gay slurs by teachers, state says</a><br /><br /><br />It's bad enough that gay teens get harassed by their peers, but now teachers are getting in on it?! So much for confiding in "trusting" adults.<br /></div>

Principal suspended for having student to unclog toilet by hand

Story: Punishment lessened for principal who told student to unclog toilet by hand

He was originally fired, but after reassessing the damage, it was shortened to a 15-day suspension. I guess it falls within reasonable discipline to have a 6-year old shove his bare hand in a dirty toilet. To put this in perspective, the incident happened in December- which happens to be just four months into the young kindergarteners school year. I suppose in this principals eyes that is enough time to reach complete maturity.

<a href="http://media.rd.com/rd/images/rdc/family-handyman/2000/04/fix-a-clogged-toilet-03-ss.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://media.rd.com/rd/images/rdc/family-handyman/2000/04/fix-a-clogged-toilet-03-ss.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 257px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 228px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div></div><div><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.startribune.com/local/south/53049037.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUUT">Punishment lessened for principal who told student to unclog toilet by hand</a></div><br /><div></div><div align="justify">He was originally fired, but after reassessing the damage, it was shortened to a 15-day suspension. I guess it falls within reasonable discipline to have a 6-year old shove his bare hand in a dirty toilet. To put this in perspective, the incident happened in December- which happens to be just four months into the young kindergarteners school year. I suppose in this principals eyes that is enough time to reach complete maturity.</div>

70 Rochester students punished after senior prank

Story: 70 Rochester students punished after senior prank

Basically everything with wheels rolled though the halls of this high school. The perps are not allowed back on school grounds, but can still attend graduation. Something tells me these seniors probably don't have much of an interest in going back to school anyways. Oh, and we heard there is videotape. So if someone sends a link to tips@detentionslip.org you can have your prank featured on this site!

<a href="http://www.fatbmx.com/uploads3/2008/wk12/bmxleukemie.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.fatbmx.com/uploads3/2008/wk12/bmxleukemie.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 310px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 185px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Story:</span> <a href="http://www.startribune.com/local/46963842.html">70 Rochester students punished after senior prank</a><br /><br /><div align="justify">Basically everything with wheels rolled though the halls of this high school. The perps are not allowed back on school grounds, but can still attend graduation. Something tells me these seniors probably don't have much of an interest in going back to school anyways. Oh, and we heard there is videotape. So if someone sends a link to <a href="mailto:tips@detentionslip.org">tips@detentionslip.org</a> you can have your prank featured on this site!</></div>

Minneapolis charter school director allegedly embezzled $1.38 million

Story: Minneapolis charter school director allegedly embezzled $1.38 million

"In the Ferrari or Jaguar switchin four lanes, with the top down screamin out- money ain't a thang."

He plans to plead not guilty, but the receipts to his house, car and strip club visits say otherwise. It should go without saying, but when over $1 million goes missing...the school is gonna suffer. I can see him weighing the two options: Let's see, do I want kids to get a decent education, or do I want to be filthy rich?

<a href="http://www.treehugger.com/r52784_142108.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.treehugger.com/r52784_142108.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 337px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 230px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Story:</span> <a href="http://www.startribune.com/local/46627937.html?elr=KArks:DCiUHc3E7_V_nDaycUiacyKUnciaec8O7EyUr">Minneapolis charter school director allegedly embezzled $1.38 million</a><br /><div></div><br /><div align="justify"><em>"In the Ferrari or Jaguar switchin four lanes, with the top down screamin out- money ain't a thang." </em></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">He plans to plead not guilty, but the receipts to his house, car and strip club visits say otherwise. It should go without saying, but when over $1 million goes missing...the school is gonna suffer. I can see him weighing the two options: Let's see, do I want kids to get a decent education, or do I want to be filthy rich?</></div>

School Bans Students from Bringing Birthday Gifts to Class

Story: School Bans Students from Bringing Birthday Gifts to Class

On the principals 'to do' list:

-Increase test scores

-Decrease drop-out rates

-Curb school bullying

-Eliminate birthday parties

-End fun

It's good to see we are really focusing on the hard-hitting issues facing our education system.

<a href="http://wwwdelivery.superstock.com/WI/223/1804/PreviewComp/SuperStock_1804R-14230.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://wwwdelivery.superstock.com/WI/223/1804/PreviewComp/SuperStock_1804R-14230.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 334px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 210px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Story:</span> <a href="http://www.wqow.com/Global/story.asp?S=10249482">School Bans Students from Bringing Birthday Gifts to Class</a><br /><div></div><br /><div>On the principals 'to do' list:</div><br /><div>-Increase test scores</div><div>-Decrease drop-out rates</div><div>-Curb school bullying</div><div>-Eliminate birthday parties</div><div>-End fun</div><br /><div></div><div>It's good to see we are really focusing on the hard-hitting issues facing our education system.</></div>

Teen gives away thousands in cash he found

Story: Teen gives away thousands in cash he found

After finding the discarded bag of a drug dealer, this boy did the most noble thing he could think of- hand out 100 dollar bills to everyone he saw! As a teacher, I am sure it is hard to keep your mouth shut after a learning-disabled teen just gave you over $1000, but unfortunately now the cops get to pocket the mysterious cash. This boy gets the gold star sticker of the week!

<a href="http://www.negotiationlawblog.com/iStock_000002918402XSmall%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.negotiationlawblog.com/iStock_000002918402XSmall%5B1%5D.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 339px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 222px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Story:</span> <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29656382/">Teen gives away thousands in cash he found</a><br /><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">After finding the discarded bag of a drug dealer, this boy did the most noble thing he could think of- hand out 100 dollar bills to everyone he saw! As a teacher, I am sure it is hard to keep your mouth shut after a learning-disabled teen just gave you over $1000, but unfortunately now the cops get to pocket the mysterious cash. This boy gets the gold star sticker of the week!</div>

Drunk substitute teacher sent home

Story: Drunk substitute teacher sent home from St. Paul grade school

When you find yourself packing pints of Vodka with your lunch, it might be time to re-evaluate your life goals. At a time when so many people are losing jobs, you would think it would be wise to do everything possible to hold on to one. Not this guy! Co-workers were on to him when he began looking for pizzas to reheat.

<a href="http://www.russiablog.org/drunk-russian.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.russiablog.org/drunk-russian.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 350px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 262px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"></span></div><div><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Story:</span> <a href="http://www.startribune.com/local/stpaul/41053452.html">Drunk substitute teacher sent home from St. Paul grade school</a></div><br /><div></div><div align="justify">When you find yourself packing pints of Vodka with your lunch, it might be time to re-evaluate your life goals. At a time when so many people are losing jobs, you would think it would be wise to do everything possible to hold on to one. Not this guy! Co-workers were on to him when he began looking for pizzas to reheat.</></div>

Boy allegedly forced to use hands to unclog toilet

Story: Boy allegedly forced to use hands to unclog toilet

We have all heard of the book, "Everybody Poops." One principal decided to add his own humorous twist. On a more positive note, if he keeps up antics like this, he might be able to eliminate a custodial position, and save a little on his budget.

<a href="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p238/rminissi/toilet.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p238/rminissi/toilet.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 298px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 264px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"></span></div><div><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Story:</span> <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090206/ap_on_fe_st/odd_clogged_toilet">Boy allegedly forced to use hands to unclog toilet</a></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">We have all heard of the book, "Everybody Poops." One principal decided to add his own humorous twist. On a more positive note, if he keeps up antics like this, he might be able to eliminate a custodial position, and save a little on his budget.</></div>

St. Paul teacher under fire for Holocaust joke

Story: St. Paul teacher under fire for Holocaust joke

You're telling me you can't find humor if all the teachers dressed up like Nazi's and treated the students like Jews?! Not sure exactly what inspired this teacher to come up with an idea like this and email it to all her co-workers, but we are guessing it wasn't her good heart. However, we are confident that this gag will be a gem in Hell.

<a href="http://www2.dsu.nodak.edu/users/dmeier/Holocaust/Hitler30.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www2.dsu.nodak.edu/users/dmeier/Holocaust/Hitler30.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 371px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 289px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Story:</span> <a href="http://kstp.com/article/stories/s775433.shtml?cat=1">St. Paul teacher under fire for Holocaust joke </a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="justify">You're telling me you can't find humor if all the teachers dressed up like Nazi's and treated the students like Jews?! Not sure exactly what inspired this teacher to come up with an idea like this and email it to all her co-workers, but we are guessing it wasn't her good heart. However, we are confident that this gag will be a <em>gem</em> in Hell.</></div>

Teacher arrested, accused of viewing porn

Story: Substitute St. Paul teacher arrested, accused of viewing porn

You would think a substitute teacher would have plenty of time to watch porn at home, while they are not teaching. You would also think an adult in a school setting would have enough sense to not watch his sexy videos while students are walking around. However, it's teachers like this that keep fueling this website. It looks like they are here to stay.

<a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/1715000/images/_1718861_computer_porn_graphic300.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/1715000/images/_1718861_computer_porn_graphic300.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 180px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Story:</span> <a href="http://www.startribune.com/local/stpaul/35927939.html">Substitute St. Paul teacher arrested, accused of viewing porn </a><br /><br /><div align="justify">You would think a substitute teacher would have plenty of time to watch porn at home, while they are not teaching. You would also think an adult in a school setting would have enough sense to not watch his sexy videos while students are walking around. However, it's teachers like this that keep fueling this website. It looks like they are here to stay.</div>

Coffee mistaken for a gun causes scare at east metro high school

Story: Coffee mistaken for a gun causes scare at east metro high school

Authorities were unclear if the suspect wanted to unload some rounds, or scold students to death with hot coffee. As it turns out, he was just a simple man taking a walk in the winter trying to keep warm with a cup of joe in the morning. What a great reason to lock down a school. You have got to love eye witness accounts.

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ALoi9rVLtsnRm2gFMV93tuemyFh78SVh-nYuMZWbCHK31W5adyBbeENGIYKwneZFKq3HcklocxNakuCKmMQXEa6sjXrLCXAaCQd84etFlo6PTOj3Q-8MbAxhvni5eo0LO1_tqDWWidKg/s1600-h/coffee.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277956681978558210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ALoi9rVLtsnRm2gFMV93tuemyFh78SVh-nYuMZWbCHK31W5adyBbeENGIYKwneZFKq3HcklocxNakuCKmMQXEa6sjXrLCXAaCQd84etFlo6PTOj3Q-8MbAxhvni5eo0LO1_tqDWWidKg/s320/coffee.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 202px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Story:</span> <a href="http://www.startribune.com/local/east/35814649.html">Coffee mistaken for a gun causes scare at east metro high school</a><br /><br />Authorities were unclear if the suspect wanted to unload some rounds, or scold students to death with hot coffee. As it turns out, he was just a simple man taking a walk in the winter trying to keep warm with a cup of joe in the morning. What a great reason to lock down a school. You have got to love eye witness accounts.</>

5-year-old boy left on school bus

Story: 5-year-old boy left on school bus in Baxter

Sorry, mom. Rather than dropping your boy off at school, our driver needed to take the edge off of a stressful work week by throwing back a few cold ones. But don't worry. Even though your 5-year old was left for two hours unsupervised on the bus, he was unharmed and is unlikely to suffer long-term emotional side-effects from this. You should have seen him. He made the cutest face when we discovered him curled up in a helpless ball!

<a href="http://satnexschool.isti.cnr.it/images/School%20Bus%20-%20Cartoon%207.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://satnexschool.isti.cnr.it/images/School%20Bus%20-%20Cartoon%207.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 237px; height: 248px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Story: </span><a href="http://www.startribune.com/local/34360049.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aULPQL7PQLanchO7DiUsA">5-year-old boy left on school bus in Baxter</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Sorry, mom. Rather than dropping your boy off at school, our driver needed to take the edge off of a stressful work week by throwing back a few cold ones. But don't worry. Even though your 5-year old was left for two hours unsupervised on the bus, he was unharmed and is unlikely to suffer long-term emotional side-effects from this. You should have seen him. He made the cutest face when we discovered him curled up in a helpless ball!<br /></div><span> </span>

Schools ban birthday cakes

Story: Schools as birthday-cake-free zones

They've decided it's not really in the schools best interest to allow students to acknowledge their birthdays. One reason is that not all families can afford to supply their kids with snacks for the class. So now, not only are we depriving all the children of these tasty treats, but the poor students will never have the luxury of eating a cupcake. It also didn't help that the principal was rapidly gaining weight by eating about three pieces of cake a day from various birthdays.

<a href="http://www.recipe4living.com/uploadedImages/Birthday%20Cake_nocandle.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.recipe4living.com/uploadedImages/Birthday%20Cake_nocandle.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 281px; height: 268px;" /><span style="display: block;" id="formatbar_Buttons"><span class="on" style="display: block;" id="formatbar_JustifyFull" title="Justify Full" onmouseover="ButtonHoverOn(this);" onmouseout="ButtonHoverOff(this);" onmouseup="" onmousedown="CheckFormatting(event);FormatbarButton('richeditorframe', this, 13);ButtonMouseDown(this);"></span></span></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Story: </span><a href="http://www.startribune.com/local/south/30221009.html">Schools as birthday-cake-free zones</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">They've decided it's not really in the schools best interest to allow students to acknowledge their birthdays. One reason is that not all families can afford to supply their kids with snacks for the class. So now, not only are we depriving all the children of these tasty treats, but the poor students will <span style="font-style: italic;">never </span>have the luxury of eating a cupcake. It also didn't help that the principal was rapidly gaining weight by eating about three pieces of cake a day from various birthdays.<br /></div><span> </span>

Student suspended for job-related box cutter

Story: Tool from teen's job gets him suspended from high school

During a "routine" inspection of every car in the parking lot, security noticed this weapon of mass destruction and immediately issued a 10-day suspension, with possibility for expulsion. I guess that's the price you pay for trying to have some responsibility with a part-time after school job. Although it was later learned that the boy did have intentions of bringing the knife into school and cutting the F--- out of any box he saw.

<a href="http://www.adcoindustries.com/images/easycutiimovie.gif" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.adcoindustries.com/images/easycutiimovie.gif" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Story: </span><a href="http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=524796&catid=2">Tool from teen's job gets him suspended from high school</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">During a "routine" inspection of every car in the parking lot, security noticed this weapon of mass destruction and immediately issued a 10-day suspension, with possibility for expulsion. I guess that's the price you pay for trying to have some responsibility with a part-time after school job. Although it was later learned that the boy did have intentions of bringing the knife into school and cutting the F--- out of any box he saw.<br /></div><span> </span>