Mom allegedly beats daughter's school bus driver

Story: Mom allegedly beats daughter's school bus driver

If you've ever asked yourself what a good reason is to show up at the house of your childs' school bus driver and punch them in the face, here is how one mom justified it: "because she thought the bus driver was mean to her daughter." It's good to know that unnecessary violence is still a solution we are teaching our kids.

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1rZ38_rEmNvpl-3LEW6bPW_MTyI3VLEAmY01lEMit-tdVsykf1hK1QGPOpRyNLJ-SNrde1HF9WdQ9pEiodbTzI6_LRSpT_tbdAOn7sKX5AcHpVkX1-bn5E72W01jbV2HBMME1ZJwoMW0/s320/punch+to+the+face.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1rZ38_rEmNvpl-3LEW6bPW_MTyI3VLEAmY01lEMit-tdVsykf1hK1QGPOpRyNLJ-SNrde1HF9WdQ9pEiodbTzI6_LRSpT_tbdAOn7sKX5AcHpVkX1-bn5E72W01jbV2HBMME1ZJwoMW0/s320/punch+to+the+face.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 242px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ggnCSlKN-cC3O18OlSeMv7C0_xHwD9A6Q8P01">Mom allegedly beats daughter's school bus driver</a><br /><br /><br /><div align="justify">If you've ever asked yourself what a good reason is to show up at the house of your childs' school bus driver and punch them in the face, here is how one mom justified it: "<em>because she thought the bus driver was mean to her daughter</em>." It's good to know that unnecessary violence is still a solution we are teaching our kids.</div>

Pittsburgh school blamed for student's anorexia

Story: Pittsburgh school blamed for student's anorexia

A student is claiming that her peers made fun of her weight, the school did not step in, so she was driven to anorexia. I am glad her mom waited until there was a financial gain to actually recognize her struggling child needed some help. My high school cafeteria had all-you-can-eat pasta every Friday. I have always been looking for a scapegoat for being overweight. Wish me luck!

<a href="http://natecousineau.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/short-fat.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://natecousineau.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/short-fat.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 357px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 211px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://blogs.usatoday.com/ondeadline/2009/08/pittsburgh-school-sued-by-anorexic-student.html">Pittsburgh school blamed for student's anorexia</a><br /><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">A student is claiming that her peers made fun of her weight, the school did not step in, so she was driven to anorexia. I am glad her mom waited until there was a financial gain to actually recognize her struggling child needed some help. My high school cafeteria had all-you-can-eat pasta every Friday. I have always been looking for a scapegoat for being overweight. Wish me luck!</div>

Birmingham school board candidate lied about biography

Story: Birmingham school board candidate lied about biography, records show and he admits

This guy had it all wrong. Usually people running for office make lies about promises they can't keep and scandals they are trying to cover up. This guy built up his resume while campaigning, but in reality is some 21-year old high school drop out with no credentials. Now he will never get the chance to lie while in an elected public position.

<a href="http://www.sceniccityscoop.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/honesty.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.sceniccityscoop.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/honesty.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 377px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 229px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div></div><div><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2009/08/school_board_candidate_lied_ab.html">Birmingham school board candidate lied about biography, records show and he admits</a></div><br /><div></div><div align="justify">This guy had it all wrong. Usually people running for office make lies about promises they can't keep and scandals they are trying to cover up. This guy built up his resume while campaigning, but in reality is some 21-year old high school drop out with no credentials. Now he will never get the chance to lie while in an elected public position.</div>

Church and State: Schools Divided

Story 1: Texas public schools required to teach Bible this year

VERSUS

Story 2: Florida Principal, Athletic Director Could Go to Jail for Prayer Before Lunch at School

Here's a chance to examine the spectrum we are facing with religion in schools. In one corner, Texas schools will be teaching the Bible just like they teach The Great Gatsby or Hamlet. And in Florida, a couple of educators not only have their careers at risk, but could face jail time for praying before a meal at a school event. Last I checked, our country is loaded with churches that are more than willing to teach the word of the Lord free of cost. And I can't think of many job/college applications that require a background in the Old Testament. So regardless of any freedom of speech arguments, it really seems like there is no practical reason to invite religion into a classoom.

<a href="http://www.stlawrenceparish.org/images/pastor.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.stlawrenceparish.org/images/pastor.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 296px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 201px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story 1:</strong> <a href="http://www.kltv.com/global/story.asp?s=10933571">Texas public schools required to teach Bible this year</a><br /><div></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong><em>VERSUS</em></strong></span></div><br /><div></div><div><strong>Story 2:</strong> <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,539741,00.html?test=latestnews">Florida Principal, Athletic Director Could Go to Jail for Prayer Before Lunch at School</a></div><div></div><div align="justify">Here's a chance to examine the spectrum we are facing with religion in schools. In one corner, Texas schools will be teaching the Bible just like they teach <em>The Great Gatsby</em> or <em>Hamlet</em>. And in Florida, a couple of educators not only have their careers at risk, but could face jail time for praying before a meal at a school event. Last I checked, our country is loaded with churches that are more than willing to teach the word of the Lord free of cost. And I can't think of many job/college applications that require a background in the Old Testament. So regardless of any freedom of speech arguments, it really seems like there is no practical reason to invite religion into a classoom.</div>

Clever cat earns ‘high school diploma’ online

Story: Clever cat earns ‘high school diploma’ online

After years of simply chasing the cursor around on the monitor, little Oreo finally discovered how to earn a diploma. Nothing against online graduates, but employers might want to give a second thought to anyone with one of these degrees.

<a href="http://studentorgs.utexas.edu/prevet/cat-computer.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://studentorgs.utexas.edu/prevet/cat-computer.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 359px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 221px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32420644/ns/tech_and_science-tech_and_gadgets/">Clever cat earns ‘high school diploma’ online</a><br /><div></div><br /><div align="justify">After years of simply chasing the cursor around on the monitor, little Oreo finally discovered how to earn a diploma. Nothing against online graduates, but employers might want to give a second thought to anyone with one of these degrees.</div>

Tony Danza may teach public high school in Philadelphia

Story: The education of Tony Danza: actor may teach public high school in Philadelphia for reality show

Folks...this is what it has come to. This is the future of our public education system. May God bless America.

<a href="http://blogs.suntimes.com/scanners/danza.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://blogs.suntimes.com/scanners/danza.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 252px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 311px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div></div><div><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2009/08/13/2009-08-13_the_education_of_tony_danza_actor_may_teach_public_high_school_in_philadelphia_f.html">The education of Tony Danza: actor may teach public high school in Philadelphia for reality show</a></div><div> </div><div align="justify">Folks...this is what it has come to. This is the future of our public education system. May God bless America.</div>

Teacher with gun replicas prompts school lockdown

Story: Teacher with gun replicas prompts school lockdown

Students get referrals for saying the word 'gun.' They get suspensions if they draw pictures of a gun. I am not sure at what point actually bringing toy guns to a school seems like a great idea. Toting two replica rifles on his back, you can understand why some school staff might think a crazy gunman is walking the campus. Keep it on the battlefield next time, soldier.

<a href="http://retrospective.whm3.com/images/soldier/french_soldier_20050811_001.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://retrospective.whm3.com/images/soldier/french_soldier_20050811_001.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 230px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 273px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div></div><div><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ijKuA30YOg5h0wlfaiqBbj9Fqy8wD9A2TVTG0">Teacher with gun replicas prompts school lockdown</a></div><br /><div></div><div align="justify">Students get referrals for saying the word 'gun.' They get suspensions if they draw pictures of a gun. I am not sure at what point actually <em>bringing</em> toy guns to a school seems like a great idea. Toting two replica rifles on his back, you can understand why some school staff might think a crazy gunman is walking the campus. Keep it on the battlefield next time, soldier.</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 allegedly engaged in 'immoral conduct'

Story: Principal allegedly engaged in 'immoral conduct'

The line outside this principal's office is a little longer than most. That's because she is not inside of it. She is in a hotel room banging the dad of one of her students. It took a gun threat to catch her red-handed, but now the staff knows why she was never at school. Ahh, priorities.

<a href="http://www.tmonews.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/back_soon1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.tmonews.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/back_soon1.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 286px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 253px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div></div><div><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.azcentral.com/12news/news/articles/2009/08/11/20090811maricopaprincipal0811-CP.html">Principal allegedly engaged in 'immoral conduct'</a></div><br /><div></div><div align="justify">The line outside this principal's office is a little longer than most. That's because she is not inside of it. She is in a hotel room banging the dad of one of her students. It took a gun threat to catch her red-handed, but now the staff knows why she was never at school. Ahh, priorities.</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>

NFHS bans high-tech swimsuits in prep competition

Story: NFHS bans high-tech swimsuits in prep competition

Just another example of schools holding us back because they are afraid of technological advances. If they really want to test the true athleticism of swimmers, they would make them compete nude.

<a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/olympics/images/attachement/jpg/site1/20070725/001aa018ff9c081187dc51.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/olympics/images/attachement/jpg/site1/20070725/001aa018ff9c081187dc51.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 243px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 302px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div></div><div><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/2009-08-12-786221762_x.htm">NFHS bans high-tech swimsuits in prep competition</a></div><div> </div><div align="justify">Just another example of schools holding us back because they are afraid of technological advances. If they really want to test the true athleticism of swimmers, they would make them compete nude.</div>

Teacher Busted For Selling Cocaine

Story: Teacher Busted For Selling Cocaine

Maybe the real story should be that he was already teaching with the following achievements on his resume: "battery, DUI, possession of crack and marijuana charges." Some school districts really know how to hire winners!

<a href="http://theafterlifeepitaph.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/lv_coke.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://theafterlifeepitaph.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/lv_coke.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 217px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 277px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.newschannel9.com/articles/busted-983605-cocaine-selling.html">Teacher Busted For Selling Cocaine</a><br /><div></div><br /><div align="justify">Maybe the real story should be that he was already teaching with the following achievements on his resume: "<em>battery, DUI, possession of crack and marijuana charges.</em>" Some school districts really know how to hire winners!</div>