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Four Teens Arrested for Breaking into School

Story: Four Teens Arrested for Breaking into School

Among the items stolen were "musical instruments...coins from vending machines... and $5 worth of coins from a teacher's office." The easiest way to solve this caper is to hang out at the arcades and see who has huge saxophones sticking out of their coats.

School bus mix-up takes 6-year old boy to Mexico

Smells Like: Arizona , bus , idiocy , safety

Story: Boy wanders into Mexico after school bus mix-up

It's a simple mistake that lends itself to complete lack of accountability. What starts as a normal bus ride home, ends in an unexpected trip across the border to a totally different country. At least this little boy has a head start on his classmates in geography.

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp6fMjkfgqTlyt3yjfp0Ar8TXndu94PQS9NVXFN2EgecSfQVf2wgl8Gx5-idulfzC2_N7sclLnAyJQg_Gx4kEFAM9otdhjr2X8oP-8474Ddivx220KTXSyVY-d5wzl3zqXUTO361HKYFsD/s1600-h/sign.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236346594579799298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp6fMjkfgqTlyt3yjfp0Ar8TXndu94PQS9NVXFN2EgecSfQVf2wgl8Gx5-idulfzC2_N7sclLnAyJQg_Gx4kEFAM9otdhjr2X8oP-8474Ddivx220KTXSyVY-d5wzl3zqXUTO361HKYFsD/s320/sign.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Story: </span><a href="http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jKWboOUlvu-ZgaOfC9YE2TLbauCAD92LIJL04">Boy wanders into Mexico after school bus mix-up</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">It's a simple mistake that lends itself to complete lack of accountability.  What starts as a normal bus ride home, ends in an unexpected trip across the border to a totally different country.    At least this little boy has a head start on his classmates in geography.<br /></div><span> </span>

Teacher accused of having sex with 12-year-old student

Smells Like: law , Michigan , sex , teachers

Story: Teacher accused of having sex with 12-year-old student

Some people try using the excuse, "My dog ate my homework." This boy was able to use the old "My 42-year old teacher was having sex with me, so I was unable to finish my assignments." But honestly, I can see how tempting it is to want to just go nuts in bed with a 12-year old boy. If I were her, I would leave this one off of my resume.

Teen drops out of school to play Guitar Hero

Smells Like: attendance , North Carolina , technology

Story: Teen drops out of school to play Guitar Hero

I don't remember the nerds who played Donkey Kong dropping out. They just kind of hung out in the back of the classroom, unrecognized, and probably maintained a B+ average. As a parent though, nothing is more satisfying than knowing your 16-year old son is giving up his education for video games. There's not a chance that this is just a phase either...I see a bright future in learning fake guitar chords. Too bad there is not a video game called Graduate High School.

<a href="http://www.musictimes.com.au/images/slash-with-guitar.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.musictimes.com.au/images/slash-with-guitar.jpg" 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.news.com.au/technology/story/0,25642,24204997-5014117,00.html">Teen drops out of school to play Guitar Hero</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I don't remember the nerds who played Donkey Kong dropping out.  They just kind of hung out in the back of the classroom, unrecognized, and probably maintained a B+ average.  As a parent though, nothing is more satisfying than knowing your 16-year old son is giving up his education for video games.  There's not a chance that this is just a phase either...I see a bright future in learning fake guitar chords.  Too bad there is not a video game called <span style="font-style: italic;">Graduate High School.</span><br /></div><span> </span>

Texas school district letting teachers carry guns

Smells Like: guns , safety , teachers , Texas

Story: Texas school district letting teachers carry guns

There's only three things in Texas: Steers, Queers, and Teachers with Guns. I also assume it is now well within the teachers judgment for when they feel the need to shoot a child. I'll bet a parent would love to get the phone call: "I'm sorry, your son became disruptive in class so I put a bullet through his chest. I hope you understand." Do guns prevent violence or encourage and facilitate it? And what's going to happen when a student is able to get control of one of these firearms? This just has bad idea written all over it. But again, Texas is really taking it up a notch this school year in terms of ridiculous policies.

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg71KK0BH7z34b_hdpGEEaQJN8JEYYTMwzxKIIsNvz2tx2m8nGE79Ol2wTisuFj5JpHjSlvwf0jA-LzsDBXca9wqHWugO5ReD5xibD_CcVrfOdasSPNEGUXo4cL3Z4ARFVFIb3rckG-7xIT/s1600-h/gun.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236796700577761474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg71KK0BH7z34b_hdpGEEaQJN8JEYYTMwzxKIIsNvz2tx2m8nGE79Ol2wTisuFj5JpHjSlvwf0jA-LzsDBXca9wqHWugO5ReD5xibD_CcVrfOdasSPNEGUXo4cL3Z4ARFVFIb3rckG-7xIT/s320/gun.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Story: </span><a href="http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iEhbDkEuDifqqDzG4qrdvPeXg93AD92J09700">Texas school district letting teachers carry guns</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-style: italic;">There's only three things in Texas: Steers, Queers, and Teachers with Guns</span>.  I also assume it is now well within the teachers judgment for when they feel the need to shoot a child.  I'll bet a parent would love to get the phone call: "I'm sorry, your son became disruptive in class so I put a bullet through his chest.  I hope you understand."  Do guns prevent violence or encourage and facilitate it?  And what's going to happen when a student is able to get control of one of these firearms?  This just has bad idea written all over it.  But again, Texas is really taking it up a notch this school year in terms of ridiculous policies.<br /></div><span> </span>

Freshmen Must Wear School T-Shirts

Smells Like: dress code , Florida , policy , weird

"Freshmen!"

Story: Kathleen High Freshmen Must Wear School T-Shirts

They are forcing freshmen to wear a shirt that has some catchy acronym to support freshmen pride. Are the people making these decisions new to the education industry? They are also not allowing the students to wash them, as they will only have one shirt to wear the entire year. In addition, they must all have the same haircut, and march in unison down the hallways...until they are picked on by upperclassmen, then they can run.

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.dvdjournal.com/reviewimgs/d/dazedandconfused_imgs/dazedandconfused_01.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.dvdjournal.com/reviewimgs/d/dazedandconfused_imgs/dazedandconfused_01.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" /></a>"<span style="font-style: italic;">Freshmen</span>!"<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-weight: bold;">Story: </span><a href="http://www.theledger.com/article/20080813/NEWS/808050457/1134&title=Kathleen_High_Freshmen_Must_Wear_School_T_Shirts#"><span>Kathleen High Freshmen Must Wear School T-Shirts</span></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">They are forcing freshmen to wear a shirt that has some catchy acronym to support freshmen pride.   Are the people making these decisions new to the education industry?  They are also not allowing the students to wash them, as they will only have one shirt to wear the entire year.  In addition, they must all have the same haircut, and march in unison down the hallways...until they are picked on by upperclassmen, then they can run.<br /></div><br /><br /><span> </span>

School sued for English-only policy

Smells Like: Kansas , law , policy , racism , rights

Story: English-only lawsuit underway

The principal is also under some heat for forcing handicapped students to walk. She justified this policy because she felt too many Spanish-speaking students were talking badly about others. But isn't that what kids do? Pick on each other? We attempted to contact this principal, but she was rumored to be building fences along the Mexico-USA border.

Principal faces dismissal over 'flirting' e-mails

Smells Like: computers , internet , Minnesota , policy , principal , teachers

Story: Watertown elementary principal faces dismissal over 'flirting' e-mails

Luckily, he was only emailing a teacher, and not 5th grade girls. But correct me if I'm wrong, don't most companies, schools included, have 1.) Policies about using email for personal reasons and 2.) Policies about dating your superiors. He should have just stuck to the old fashioned way by taping a note to her door saying "Do you like me? Circle yes or no."

<a href="http://www.activityowner.com/images/you_have_got_mail.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.activityowner.com/images/you_have_got_mail.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 230px; height: 309px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Story: </span><a href="http://www.startribune.com/local/west/26935944.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aULPQL7PQLanchO7DiUs">Watertown elementary principal faces dismissal over 'flirting' e-mails</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Luckily, he was only emailing a teacher, and not 5th grade girls.  But correct me if I'm wrong, don't most companies, schools included, have 1.) Policies about using email for personal reasons and 2.) Policies about dating your superiors.  He should have just stuck to the old fashioned way by taping a note to her door saying "Do you like me?  Circle yes or no."<br /></div><span> </span>

Teen battles school's Confederate flag ban

Smells Like: dress code , expression , racism , rights , Tennessee

Story: Tenn. teen battles school's Confederate flag ban

Some argue it's racist. He argues it's family pride. Others argue that they are just plain tired of public schools telling students what they can and cannot wear. This kid didn't get suspended for waving a huge flag around an African-American community, but because it was depicted on his belt buckle. As a precautionary measure, the school plans to ban belts altogether to prevent any other students from trying a stunt like this.

<a href="http://www.myspacebrand.com/graphics/comments/redneck/_img/redneck10.gif" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.myspacebrand.com/graphics/comments/redneck/_img/redneck10.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://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iPv1gDn879qOc_pnD6_d5lw3NAQQD92HJ9KG0">Tenn. teen battles school's Confederate flag ban</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Some argue it's racist.  He argues it's family pride.  Others argue that they are just plain tired of public schools telling students what they can and cannot wear.  This kid didn't get suspended for waving a huge flag around an African-American community, but because it was depicted on his belt buckle.  As a precautionary measure, the school plans to ban belts altogether to prevent any other students from trying a stunt like this.<br /></div><span> </span>

Gloucester 'Pregnancy Pact' Principal Quits

Smells Like: Massachusetts , pregnancy , principal

Story: Pregnancy Pact Principal Resigns, Stands by His Claims

After realizing that neither the superintendent nor town mayor supported him, it only made sense to leave the position. He still believes, as does the rest of the world (except for the town of Gloucester who is afraid to damage their image), that it is NO COINCIDENCE that 17 girls got pregnant at once. Rather than learn from this, the school would rather move on and pretend this sort of thing happens all the time. But if there's anyone in the area needing some part-time cash, there will be 17 babysitting jobs opening up in about 4-5 years.

<a href="http://store02.prostores.com/mfmhs/catalog/Quit%20Your%20Job.bmp" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://store02.prostores.com/mfmhs/catalog/Quit%20Your%20Job.bmp" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 226px; height: 350px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Story: </span><a href="http://www.abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=5570443&page=1">Pregnancy Pact Principal Resigns, Stands by His Claims</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">After realizing that neither the superintendent nor town mayor supported him, it only made sense to leave the position.  He still believes, as does the rest of the world (except for the town of Gloucester who is afraid to damage their image), that it is NO COINCIDENCE that <a href="http://detentionslip.org/2008/06/teens-had-pact-to-get-pregnant.html">17 girls got pregnant</a> at once.  Rather than learn from this, the school would rather move on and pretend this sort of thing happens all the time.  But if there's anyone in the area needing some part-time cash, there will be 17 babysitting jobs opening up in about 4-5 years.<br /></div><span> </span>

Boy, 8, stabs girl in stomach on school bus

Smells Like: bus , Georgia , safety , violence

Story: Boy, 8, stabs girl with pencil on school bus

Elementary school students are completely uneducated about how abortions actually work. But it guess it proves true that "the pen is mightier than the sword."

Tensions flare at Texas dress code meeting

Smells Like: dress code , parents , protest , Texas

Story: Tensions flare over Texas school dress code

Who would have thought parents would be against the idea of their children being forced to wear prison-like jumpsuits for violating dress code? They had to call the police because the school could not control this meeting. We originally thought this crazy idea would only last a couple days into the school year, but it turns out it might not even make it to day one. Hopefully this is a wake up call and we stop allowing idiots to create policies that affect thousands of parents and children in the community.

<a href="http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2006/07/mob-angry.gif" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2006/07/mob-angry.gif" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 288px; height: 248px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Story:</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><a href="http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/tx/5939231.html">Tensions flare over Texas school dress code</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Who would have thought parents would be against the idea of their children being forced to wear<a href="http://detentionslip.org/2008/07/school-will-force-dress-code-violators.html"> prison-like jumpsuits</a> for violating dress code?  They had to call the police because the school could not control this meeting.  We originally thought this crazy idea would only last a couple days into the school year, but it turns out it might not even make it to day one.  Hopefully this is a wake up call and we stop allowing idiots to create policies that affect thousands of parents and children in the community.<br /></div><span> </span>

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