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Student detained after assaulting officer during North Stafford High School incident

STAFFORD, Va. — A juvenile was detained following an altercation at North Stafford High School on Monday morning, during which a School Resource Officer (SRO) was assaulted while intervening in a fight…

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New Jersey Lawmakers Seek to Push Unionization and Labor Strike History into Public School Curriculum

N.J. schools to teach labor history under proposed legislation TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey students in grades six through 12 could soon learn about the history and contributions of the labor movement…

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School payroll director pleads guilty to $471,000 fraud scheme

OKLAHOMA CITY — Kim Weinrich, 67, of Mustang, Oklahoma, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to wire fraud and filing a false tax return, admitting to embezzling over $471,000 from Mustang Public Schools over…

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D.C. man sentenced to 26 years for robbery and shooting near elementary school

WASHINGTON — Travon Eliy, also known as Travon Jackson, 38, was sentenced to 26 years in prison on Monday for assault with intent to kill a senior citizen in a gun-free zone…

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North Carolina Teacher brings weapon to Macon County school, prompting investigation

MACON COUNTY, N.C. — A teacher in Macon County is under investigation after a weapon was discovered inside a school on Thursday, according to the Macon County Sheriff’s Office. The incident unfolded…

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Farmingdale school board member and crossing guard charged with possessing child sexual abuse materials

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Farmingdale man who serves as a Board of Education member and a school crossing guard has been charged with possessing child sexual abuse materials, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond…

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Delaware man charged with making violent threat to Caesar Rodney High School

CAMDEN, Del. — Delaware State Police arrested an 18-year-old Magnolia man accused of making a threat of violence against Caesar Rodney High School earlier this week, authorities announced Thursday. The incident began…

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Jackson residents divided ahead of tonight’s school board meeting on possible closures

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Tensions are rising in Jackson Township as the Board of Education prepares to address the possibility of school closures and redistricting at its meeting Wednesday evening. The district…

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Lockdown lifted at Yonkers school amid ongoing police investigation

YONKERS, N.Y. — The lockdown at the Robert C. Dodson School was lifted Monday afternoon following an active police investigation near the school, according to the Yonkers Police Department. The precautionary lockdown,…

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Phil Murphy Signs Law That Would Force Public and School Librarians to Offer Controversial Book Selections

PRINCETON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy signed the Freedom to Read Act into law on Monday at the Princeton Public Library, enacting legislation that protects public and school libraries across New Jersey…

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Tensions rise as Jackson School District weighs more school closures, leaving families uncertain about the future

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Parents and students in Jackson Township are on edge as rumors intensify about the potential closure of Jackson Liberty High School ahead of a critical Board of Education…

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Teen arrested in fatal shooting on Schoolhouse Road in Virginia Beach

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — A 17-year-old male has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of another 17-year-old on Schoolhouse Road earlier this week, Virginia Beach Police announced Thursday.…

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Burlington school crossing guard is fighting for their life after being struck by car in a marked crosswalk

BURLINGTON, N.J. — A Burlington City school crossing guard was critically injured in a pedestrian crash early Monday morning at the intersection of Jacksonville Road and James Street, police said. The incident…

Burlington County News

Off-duty NYPD school crossing guard arrested for first-degree robbery

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City Police Department school crossing guard was arrested Friday afternoon and charged with first-degree robbery, authorities said. Juhrayjah Wooden, 33, was taken into custody at…

California Shooter Targeted Religious School Beacuse of U.S. Response in Palestine, Investigators Suspect

OROVILLE, Calif. — A gunman who critically wounded two kindergarten boys at a small religious school in Northern California on Wednesday used a fabricated story about enrolling a grandson to gain access…

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Two juveniles charged in AI-generated image scandal involving Lancaster school students, update on schoool employees

LANCASTER, Pa. — Two juveniles have been charged in connection to the creation and possession of AI-generated pornographic images of Lancaster Country Day School students, involving 60 identified victims, authorities announced Wednesday.…

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Maryland officials urge action on school safety transfer rule as legislature delays vote

BALTIMORE — The Maryland State Board of Education and State Superintendent Dr. Carey M. Wright expressed concern Thursday after lawmakers declined to vote on an emergency regulation aimed at strengthening communication regarding…

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Assault at Stafford school tops today’s local police blotter report

STAFFORD, Va. — A fight between students at Stafford Middle School led to a criminal complaint for assault and battery, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred on Wednesday…

Bronx school employee and accomplices indicted for $173,000 theft

BRONX, N.Y. — A Bronx public school employee, her husband, and a friend have been indicted on corruption and fraud charges for allegedly stealing more than $173,000 in funds meant for a…

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Toms River schools considers 27-acre land sale in North Dover to make ends meet

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Regional School District is evaluating the potential sale of district-owned land in North Dover as it faces a $12.4 million budget deficit after having state…

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