Teacher Accused of Allowing Fight Not Fired

Story: Colorado Teacher Accused of Encouraging Student Attack Likely Won't Get Fired or Face Charges

Parents have got to love the news that teachers can provoke fights and allow children to retaliate by using physical violence. I heard that since this teacher was left off the hook, other faculty are now coming up with clever ways to instigate school fights. It was rumored that some teachers are spray-painting threats on students lockers and slashing their car tires in the parking lot.

<a href="http://www.ugo.com/a/top11-screen-gems/images/fight-club2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.ugo.com/a/top11-screen-gems/images/fight-club2.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.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,394924,00.html">Colorado Teacher Accused of Encouraging Student Attack Likely Won't Get Fired or Face Charges</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Parents have got to love the news that teachers can provoke fights and allow children to retaliate by using physical violence. I heard that since this teacher was left off the hook, other faculty are now coming up with clever ways to instigate school fights. It was rumored that some teachers are spray-painting threats on students lockers and slashing their car tires in the parking lot.<br /></div><span> </span>

Judge rules in favor of gay high school club

Story: Judge rules gay club can meet at Okeechobee high school

Prior to this, the school was acting under the logic that "It's wrong to be gay." They shot themselves in the foot when they later realized that the homosexual lifestyle has been generally accepted in society for quite some time now. The judge also ruled that the principal can no longer refer to the organizers of this club as "queers."

<a href="http://pouet.net/screenshots/31996.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://pouet.net/screenshots/31996.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.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/treasurecoast/sfl-730gayclubruling,0,1531988.story">Judge rules gay club can meet at Okeechobee high school</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Prior to this, the school was acting under the logic that "<span style="font-style: italic;">It's wrong to be gay</span>." They shot themselves in the foot when they later realized that the homosexual lifestyle has been generally accepted in society for quite some time now. The judge also ruled that the principal can no longer refer to the organizers of this club as "queers."<br /></div><span> </span>

Texas schools will force dress code violators to wear blue jumpsuits

Story: School district will force dress-code violators to wear blue jumpsuits

The plan is to make students wear the jumpsuits all day if they arrive in school out of dress code. To adults, this idea seems to make sense. They think it will humiliate kids by forcing them to shape up and dress appropriately. What these adults didn't factor in, was the students are clever and love the idea of "organized chaos." I PROMISE you, on day one of school, nearly 2/3 of the student body will intentionally arrive out of dress code, forcing the administration to realize they don't have enough jump suits. Those who are "lucky" enough to wear one will think it's cool and it will almost become trendy. This pattern will continue every single day until the policy is changed. I PROMISE you.

<a href="http://images.buycostumes.com/mgen/merchandiser/3395.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://images.buycostumes.com/mgen/merchandiser/3395.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 268px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Story: </span><a href="http://blogs.usatoday.com/ondeadline/2008/07/school-district.html">School district will force dress-code violators to wear blue jumpsuits</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The plan is to make students wear the jumpsuits all day if they arrive in school out of dress code. To adults, this idea seems to make sense. They think it will humiliate kids by forcing them to shape up and dress appropriately. What these adults didn't factor in, was the students are clever and love the idea of "organized chaos." I PROMISE you, on day one of school, nearly 2/3 of the student body will intentionally arrive <span style="font-style: italic;">out of dress code</span>, forcing the administration to realize they don't have enough jump suits. Those who are "lucky" enough to wear one will think it's cool and it will almost become trendy. This pattern will continue every single day until the policy is changed. I PROMISE you.<br /></div><span> </span>

Chicago students urged to skip first day of school

Story: Chicago students urged to skip first day, try to enroll elsewhere

To put it simply: they want the black students to skip school to prove a point that the white school gets more funding. Nothing will probably come of this except for better parking spaces the first day of school. However, this story (and the previous) show a growing concern that the general population is unsatisfied with the education system. Hopefully, dumb stunts like this will pop up all over the country until the problems are fixed.

<a href="http://www.uexpressit.com/_PerfectAttendance.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.uexpressit.com/_PerfectAttendance.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 254px; height: 220px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Story: </span><a href="http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/beaconnews/news/1078845,2_1_AU29_PROTEST_S1.article">Chicago students urged to skip first day, try to enroll elsewhere</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">To put it simply: they want the black students to skip school to prove a point that the white school gets more funding. Nothing will probably come of this except for better parking spaces the first day of school. However, this story (<a href="http://detentionslip.org/2008/07/parent-teacher-principal-walk-109-miles.html">and the previous</a>) show a growing concern that the general population is unsatisfied with the education system. Hopefully, dumb stunts like this will pop up all over the country until the problems are fixed.<br /></div><span> </span>

Parent, Teacher, Principal Walk 109 Miles To Speak To Governor

Story: SF Parent, Teacher, Principal Walk 109 Miles To Speak To Governor

109 miles huh? Cell phones not working that day? Car broke down? Newsflash! Most of the country is unhappy about budget cuts in education. It was later rumored that after the long hike, the trio was so dehydrated and exhausted that they forgot why they started walking to begin with.

<a href="http://www.splotchy.com/images/blog/band/proclaimers.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.splotchy.com/images/blog/band/proclaimers.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 282px; height: 221px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Story: </span><a href="http://www.nbc11.com/news/17028223/detail.html">SF Parent, Teacher, Principal Walk 109 Miles To Speak To Governor</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">109 miles huh? Cell phones not working that day? Car broke down? Newsflash! Most of the country is unhappy about budget cuts in education. It was later rumored that after the long hike, the trio was so dehydrated and exhausted that they forgot why they started walking to begin with.<br /></div><span> </span>

Judge Scolds Principal for 'Relentless Crusade' Against Gays

Story: Judge Scolds Principal for 'Relentless Crusade' Against Gays

According to reports, he told students not to be gay, and then held assemblies preaching about why it is wrong. His initial punishment? Now he teaches American Government instead. Hopefully during his course lesson plans, he'll come across the history of hate speech, and maybe even some civil cases about human rights.

<a href="http://images-cdn01.associatedcontent.com/image/A7783/77838/300_77838.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://images-cdn01.associatedcontent.com/image/A7783/77838/300_77838.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 269px; height: 222px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Story: </span><a href="http://www.abcnews.go.com/TheLaw/story?id=5464009&page=1">Judge Scolds Principal for 'Relentless Crusade' Against Gays</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">According to reports, he told students not to be gay, and then held assemblies preaching about why it is wrong. His initial punishment? Now he teaches American Government instead. Hopefully during his course lesson plans, he'll come across the history of hate speech, and maybe even some civil cases about human rights.<br /></div><span> </span>

Hurt by gas prices, Calif. schools cut bus service

Story: Hurt by gas prices, Calif. schools cut bus service

In a related story, it is projected that the leading cause of death among teens in California during the next school year will be pedestrians getting hit by vehicles. Well either way, better save up now and get some comfortable shoes.

<a href="http://www.saferoutestoschool.ca/images/walking_school_bus_c.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.saferoutestoschool.ca/images/walking_school_bus_c.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 258px; height: 244px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Story: </span><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/breakingnews/ci_10020086">Hurt by gas prices, Calif. schools cut bus service</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">In a related story, it is projected that the leading cause of death among teens in California during the next school year will be pedestrians getting hit by vehicles. Well either way, better save up now and get some comfortable shoes.<br /></div><span> </span>

Boy, 12, Arrested In Elementary School Arson

Story: Boy, 12, Arrested In Elementary School Arson

Hey buddy, I'm thinking there's better ways to get revenge on your teachers. The irony is he most likely lit the school on fire in hopes that he wouldn't have to go back there in the Fall, but now he'll probably end up in some Juvenile Center. But is that worse?

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLb9fzYwPi24Rc_eXH4Wa0CR0vtmBlNg41DCuMKelgTTMJatS67BOSlYPn5jOnZxV1c1cOSSGgPphAuzQyMx2GB-7JZHA9jmoPwAIU_MHVvGKQJXM2fHdkDn9pLB9Mqb-xBQiccLki6PB2/s1600-h/Fire-1.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228200172584280210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLb9fzYwPi24Rc_eXH4Wa0CR0vtmBlNg41DCuMKelgTTMJatS67BOSlYPn5jOnZxV1c1cOSSGgPphAuzQyMx2GB-7JZHA9jmoPwAIU_MHVvGKQJXM2fHdkDn9pLB9Mqb-xBQiccLki6PB2/s320/Fire-1.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 256px; height: 253px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Story: </span><a href="http://www.kirotv.com/news/17016020/detail.html">Boy, 12, Arrested In Elementary School Arson</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Hey buddy, I'm thinking there's better ways to get revenge on your teachers. The irony is he most likely lit the school on fire in hopes that he wouldn't have to go back there in the Fall, but now he'll probably end up in some Juvenile Center. But is that worse?<br /></div><span> </span>

Teacher Accused Of Distributing Child Porn

Story: Veteran Teacher Accused Of Distributing Child Porn

We are gonna keep singing this song until the problem is solved. Can't this guy find a different hobby? Like collecting baseball cards or something. Or even just regular porn. There is absolutely no reason for adults, ESPECIALLY TEACHERS, to be messing around with kiddie porn.

<a href="http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/images/upload/Image/NEWS%20IMAGES/Kid-Tough-LG.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/images/upload/Image/NEWS%20IMAGES/Kid-Tough-LG.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 224px; height: 297px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Story: </span><a href="http://www.ksbw.com/news/16981631/detail.html">Veteran Teacher Accused Of Distributing Child Porn</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">We are gonna keep singing this song until the problem is solved. Can't this guy find a different hobby? Like collecting baseball cards or something. Or even just regular porn. There is absolutely no reason for adults, ESPECIALLY TEACHERS, to be messing around with kiddie porn.<br /></div><span> </span>

School bans fake tanning

Story: School bans fake tan

From the school, "We ask for your support in ensuring your girls do not come to school looking varying shades of orange." I mean, even though we all might agree that it looks ridiculous, is it really within a schools rights to prohibit girls (and boys perhaps) from looking gross? Kids have done dumb things to their bodies forever, that's part of being a teen. Don't worry, they will look at pictures twenty years from now and be completely embarrassed.

<a href="http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r280/jubei_3k/OompaLoompa.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r280/jubei_3k/OompaLoompa.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.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2008/07/23/school-bans-fake-tan-115875-20663176/">School bans fake tan</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">From the school, "<span style="font-style: italic;">We ask for your support in ensuring your girls do not come to school looking varying shades of orange.</span>" I mean, even though we all might agree that it looks ridiculous, is it really within a schools rights to prohibit girls (and boys perhaps) from looking gross? Kids have done dumb things to their bodies forever, that's part of being a teen. Don't worry, they will look at pictures twenty years from now and be completely embarrassed.</div><span> </span>

Georgia schools say "Spank Away!"

Story: Spare the Rod or Swing the Paddle: How to Punish Students

Alright! Now we're getting somewhere. Where does this fit into the argument about who should raise children? Parents or teachers? Corporal Punishment is actually encouraged in these Georgia schools. Kids can finally relate to their parents/grandparents stories about being slapped on the hand with a ruler when they come home with cat-o-nine tails lacerations across their backs. But for the record...teacher and principals are allowed to demonstrate acts of violence for disobedience, but students still get arrested for fighting, right?

<a href="http://nospank.net/paddle4.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://nospank.net/paddle4.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://abcnews.go.com/US/Story?id=5428337&page=1">Spare the Rod or Swing the Paddle: How to Punish Students</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Alright! Now we're getting somewhere. Where does this fit into the argument about who should raise children? Parents or teachers? Corporal Punishment is actually encouraged in these Georgia schools. Kids can finally relate to their parents/grandparents stories about being slapped on the hand with a ruler when they come home with cat-o-nine tails lacerations across their backs. But for the record...teacher and principals are allowed to demonstrate acts of violence for disobedience, but students still get arrested for fighting, right?<br /></div><span> </span>

Polk County schools can no longer spank kids

Story: Polk County schools can no longer spank kids

I didn't even know parents were allowed to spank kids anymore without getting a knock on the door from Child Services! I'm surprised we didn't get a story sooner about kids going home with huge welts on their thighs from ping pong paddles. Seeing as how trained law enforcement has a problem justifying when to use a taser, I would hate to hear some principals excuses for slapping a 9-year old.

<a href="http://www.jillstanek.com/spanking.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.jillstanek.com/spanking.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 276px; height: 208px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Story: </span><a href="http://cbs4.com/floridawire/22.0.html?type=local&state=FL&category=n&filename=FL--SchoolSpanking.xml">Polk County schools can no longer spank kids</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I didn't even know parents were allowed to spank kids anymore without getting a knock on the door from Child Services! I'm surprised we didn't get a story sooner about kids going home with huge welts on their thighs from ping pong paddles. Seeing as how trained law enforcement has a problem justifying when to use a taser, I would hate to hear some principals excuses for slapping a 9-year old.<br /></div><span> </span>