Florida teacher sparks outrage after celebrating Charlie Kirk’s death on Facebook
Lakeside, FL – A Clay County elementary school teacher is under fire after a Facebook post surfaced in which she appeared to celebrate the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was…
‘Unacceptable’: GOP Rep Grills School Leader Over Incident Where Jewish Teacher Was Forced To Hide In Locked Room
Republican Rep. Burgess Owens of Utah pressed public school administrators over whether students, teachers and a principal allegedly involved in antisemitic incidents were punished Wednesday, focusing on the harassment of a Jewish…
Former Maryland Teacher Sentenced for Child Abuse
SILVER SPRING, MD — In a recent court hearing, former Montgomery County Public Schools teacher John Vigna, 57, received a sentence of 30 years in prison with all but time served suspended…
New Jersey Awards $2 Million to Enhance Teacher Climate and Culture
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) has announced the allocation of nearly $2 million in grants aimed at improving teacher work environments and reducing burnout. The Teacher Climate…
New Jersey Teacher Arrested for Incidents With Middle School Student
CARTERET, NJ—Former teacher Jeffrey Munguia, 32, of North Bergen, has been charged with sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Dennis McFadden of…
High school teacher released early after strangling teen girl
High school teacher Samson “Sam” Shelton in Freeburg, Illinois, who attempted to strangle a teenage girl in 2006 and confessed under the misconception that she had died, has been released from state…
Middle School Teacher Charged with Offensive Touching of Student
A teacher at Marlboro Memorial Middle School in Marlboro Township, NJ, has been charged with a disorderly persons offense following allegations of assaulting a student in the hallway. Jenna Sciabica, aged 38,…
Bronx Teacher Aide Arrested for Endangering Child
NEW YORK, NY – A New York City Department of Education employee was arrested on Thursday afternoon within the 42nd Precinct. The incident occurred at 2:23 PM. London King, a 35-year-old male,…
Virginia panel documents history of violence by 6-year-old who shot teacher
By Steve Gorman (Reuters) – A 6-year-old boy who shot and wounded his teacher last year in Virginia had a history of violent outbursts in school, including the choking of another teacher…
Monmouth County Teacher Arrested for Sexual Misconduct with Student
FREEHOLD, NJ – Jessica Sawicki, a 37-year-old English teacher at Hamilton High School West in Mercer County, has been arrested on charges of sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child,…
Baltimore Teacher Wins $50K in Powerball Drawing
BALTIMORE, MD — A Baltimore City teacher scored a $50,000 third-tier prize in the Powerball drawing on March 30, despite aiming for the much larger jackpot. The dedicated Powerball participant, who usually…
Florida Pre-Med Student Arrested for Killing His Mother, Beloved Local Teacher
POLK COUNTY, FL – In a deadly incident reported by Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, 21-year-old Emmanuel Espinoza, a pre-med student at the University of Florida, has been arrested for the murder…
Former Toms River Teacher Receives Jail Sentence for Child Endangerment
Kyle Banner, 49, of Brick Township, has been sentenced to 180 days in Ocean County Jail and placed under Parole Supervision for Life after pleading guilty to three counts of Endangering the…
Germantown Teacher Abused Children at Church in Derwood, Police Report
GERMANTOWN, MD – A local man, Ervin Jeovany Alfaro Lopez, faces multiple counts of abuse of a minor following his arrest. The Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division…
New Legislation Proposes Changes to Teacher Certification Requirements in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ – A bill introduced in New Jersey seeks to alter the requirements for teacher candidates aspiring to obtain an instructional certificate with an elementary school teacher endorsement. The proposed legislation…
New Legislation Removes Basic Skills Test Requirement for Teacher Certification
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey legislature is seeking to remove a basic teaching certification that will expand the number of eligible teachers in the Garden State. A recent bill introduced has…
Bayonne High School Teacher Facing Charges Following School Altercation
BAYONNE, NJ — Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced the arrest of Joseph Mingoia, a 68-year-old teacher at Bayonne High School, following an incident on the school’s premises. The event, which occurred…
Toms River East’s Lisa Maratto Honored as a “Teacher Who Rocks”
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Lisa Maratto, a distinguished educator from Toms River High School East, has been honored with the “Teacher Who Rocks” award by local radio stations 95.9 WRAT-FM and 100.1…
New York City Science Teacher Charged After Releasing ‘Intimate’ Image of Child
New York, NY – A New York City school teacher is in hot water after being charged for releasing what is being described as an ‘intimate’ image of a child. On Wednesday,…
Jackson School Teacher Retires to Become Full Time Mayor of Brick Township
Mayor Lisa Crate is set to dedicate her full attention to Brick Township, having retired from her teaching position. JACKSON, NJ – Lisa Crate, a longtime teacher within the Jackson Township School…
Teacher Absences Put Strain On Schools As Student Learning Loss Drags On Following Pandemic
Teacher Absences Put Strain On Schools As Student Learning Loss Drags On Following Pandemic Brandon Poulter on February 19, 2024 Teacher absences around the U.S. are spiking as learning loss caused by…
Fired Pervy Toms River Teacher Loses License Over Explicit Classroom Photos
Toms River, NJ – A fired and convicted former Toms River school teacher has lost his teaching license according to state records. The former Toms River middle school teacher had admitted to…
Brooklyn School Teacher Arrested for Indecent Relationship With Middle School Students
Brooklyn, NY – A 59-year-old math teacher has been arraigned on charges of abusing two students at Intermediate School 218. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced the arraignment of Gary Simon, a…
Howell Township Teacher and Coach Charged with Solicitation of Teen
Thomas R. Carraher, a 26-year-old teacher and sports coach from Howell Township, has been arrested on multiple charges related to online solicitation and sending sexually explicit media. Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S.…
Unstoppable: Teacher of Year from Toms River Throws $1,000 Football Pass
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Christine Girtain, the 2022 New Jersey State Teacher of the Year from Toms River, secured $1,000 for her classes at a national convention for state teachers of the…
Former Louisiana Teacher Charged with Solicitation of a Minor
Tatum Hatch, a 32-year-old former high school teacher, has been accused of maintaining an improper relationship with a student for over a year. According to Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office jail records, Hatch…
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