NEWSTALK 860 » school

After 51 Years of Marriage, Retired Great-Grandparents Are Going Back to College

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:42:53 +0000

You’re never too old to learn.

Talk Intensifies About East Texas Teachers Carrying Guns

Jen Austin — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:35:50 +0000

Should teachers and school administrators carry guns?

Another East Texas school district is thinking about allowing it. The Trinity ISD is considering a new policy that would allow concealed weapons at its buildings.

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Student Shot at Atlanta Middle School

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:00:53 +0000

A 14-year-old student at Price Middle School in Atlanta was shot in the head or neck on Thursday afternoon. The student was taken to the hospital; his condition has not been officially released, but reports say that he is alert, conscious and breathing.

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School Shooting in California Injures Two, Suspect in Custody [BREAKING]

Rick St. Nick — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:09:53 +0000

Reports at press time are still sketchy, but yet another act of random violence has targeted what many people believe is one our most sacred institutions - school.

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Five States Set to Expand Classroom Hours by 300 Hours

Mike Adams — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 22:00:22 +0000

Earlier this week, five states announced plans to add a minimum of 300 extra hours to molding young minds in the classroom next year in hopes of strengthening the American student performance.

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New Outdoor Classroom Added in Hudson

Jen Austin — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:36:03 +0000

How many times have you looked out the window on a beautiful day and wanted to escape work or school to go outside and play?

It may not be all about play for students in Hudson, but at least they’ll get to spend some time outside in the gorgeous fall weather, in their new outdoor classroom. They just launched a new butterfly garden too.

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Outrage After Male Vice Principal Spanks Female High School Student

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 18:04:02 +0000

Springtown (Texas) High School sophomore Taylor Santos had a difficult decision to make after her teacher determined that she allowed a classmate to copy her work: she could either serve two days of in-school suspension, or get paddled.

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Detroit Bribes Kids with Free Pair of Shoes to Get Them to Come to School

Mike Adams — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:02:07 +0000

There is no better motivation to get kids to show up for school quite like some good old fashion bribery, right? Well, the city of Detroit seems to think so.

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Mom Busted for Hacking Into School Computers to Change Kids' Grades

Shauna Wright — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 18:17:52 +0000

Helping your kids with their homework is one thing. Breaking into the school’s computer systems to change your kids’ grades is something else entirely — but that’s what a mom in Pennsylvania is accused of doing.

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Thirteen Years of Perfect Attendance Possible in Hudson

Jen Austin — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:25:33 +0000

How much school did you miss?

One Hudson High School Student hasn’t missed a day this year. In fact, she hasn’t missed a day in 13 years!

Could she be eligible for the Guiness Book or World Records? Perhaps an East Texas record at the very least.

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Worst Case of Autocorrect Causes School-Wide Lockdown

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:37:02 +0000

It’s happened to everyone — you text your husband or wife, “I love you with every fiber of my being,” but your phone actually sends, “I love you with every fiber of malaysia.” Most of the time it’s funny, but one person experienced the worst case of autocorrect ever. So bad, in fact, that it prompted a school-wide lockdown.

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