All articles tagged with #middle school
A middle-school basketball championship in Knott County, Kentucky, erupted into a fight between players and adults; a security guard tasered a parent, and the game—along with its live broadcast—was halted as the incident unfolded.
A man was shot and killed in Lavon, Texas, with police seeking a juvenile suspect who is a student at Community Trails Middle School; the suspect fled the scene, and the investigation is ongoing, with local schools temporarily closed for security.
The article discusses modern cotillion classes in Austin, which focus on teaching middle schoolers social skills, manners, and confidence through relaxed, inclusive, and engaging activities, moving away from traditional gender roles and formalities.
A 26-year-old Pennsylvania crossing guard, Kiara Lee, was arrested for allegedly providing middle school students with marijuana edibles and vapes, and smoking weed with them. She faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges and is being held in jail on $20,000 bail.
A crossing guard in Darby, Pennsylvania, Kiara Lee, has been arrested for allegedly giving e-cigarettes and marijuana to middle school students and smoking marijuana with them. Lee faces charges including possession of marijuana with intent to deliver and corruption of minors. Authorities urge parents concerned about their child's interactions with Lee to contact the Darby Borough Police Department.
A Delaware County crossing guard, Kiara Lee, has been charged with distributing electronic cigarettes and marijuana to students at Penn Wood Middle School, betraying the trust placed in her by the community.
The debate over offering algebra to middle school students has become a national flashpoint, with concerns about equity and academic opportunity at the forefront. While top students can benefit from early exposure to the subject, many districts offer few opportunities for Black and Latino eighth graders to study it. The struggle to make algebra more equitable has sparked contentious debates over whether bias and inequality are keeping certain children off the fast track, leading to questions about eliminating algebra in middle schools to level the playing field. However, algebra serves as a crucial crossroads in the education system, with early exposure potentially leading to academic advantages and access to high-status professions, highlighting the need to address racial and economic gaps in math achievement.
A 13-year-old student in Pennsylvania has been charged with aggravated assault after allegedly attacking a seventh-grader at lunch with what witnesses described as a Stanley cup at Pennbrook Middle School. The injured student was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, prompting the school to be put on lockdown. Parents and students expressed concerns about the school's response to the incident, and the superintendent emphasized the need for a safe learning environment. The school district is collaborating with law enforcement to investigate the incident, and counseling support is being provided to students.
Five eighth-grade students at a Beverly Hills middle school have been expelled for using artificial intelligence to create and share nude images of their classmates. The school district stated that 16 eighth-grade students were victimized in the scandal, and while the details of the disciplinary action were not fully disclosed, parents of other students expressed support for the expulsion, emphasizing the need for accountability. The district also acknowledged the ongoing police investigation and the importance of teaching accountability to students.
Beverly Hills middle school expels five eighth-grade students for using AI to create and share fake nude images of their classmates, sparking discussions on the ethical use of technology. The incident prompted a criminal investigation by the Beverly Hills Police Department, but no arrests have been made. The expulsions mark a significant response to deepfake cases in schools, which have increased with the proliferation of AI technology. The issue highlights the prevalence of fake nude images and videos victimizing women and girls, and the challenges in regulating such content.
Five Beverly Hills middle school students have been expelled after creating and circulating AI-generated nude photos of classmates, with 16 students victimized by the incident. The school district has completed required actions, but the police investigation is ongoing. The incident has sparked discussions on the ethical use of technology, and the superintendent emphasized the seriousness with which such matters are approached, while also acknowledging that kids are still learning and growing.
Five eighth-grade students have been expelled from a middle school in Beverly Hills after using artificially generated nude photos of classmates, with sixteen students identified as victims. The incident, involving the superimposition of classmates' faces onto AI-generated nude bodies, was contained within twenty-four hours, and the school district emphasized the importance of accountability while acknowledging that kids make mistakes. The Beverly Hills Police Department is conducting an ongoing investigation, and it remains unclear if any students will face legal consequences.
A group of 30 current and former employees of a Kentucky middle school won a $1 million Powerball jackpot and hid the winning ticket in a math textbook, referring to themselves as the "Jones 30" after their school. They have been pooling money together to play the lottery for over eight years and plan to continue playing as a way to stay in touch. The group split the pot, each receiving a check for $24,000 after taxes, and some plan to invest their winnings, travel, or make home repairs. The Kentucky Lottery President and CEO met with the group as they collected their winnings, and the lottery has raised over $6.8 billion for various programs throughout the state since its founding in 1989.
A group of 30 current and former employees of a Kentucky middle school, known as the "Jones 30," won a $1 million Powerball jackpot after using the same numbers for over eight years. The group, which includes teachers, administrators, and the school nurse, had been pooling their money together and adopted a unique strategy of choosing a set of permanent Powerball numbers in 2019. Each winner was awarded $24,000 after taxes, and while some plan to invest, others intend to use the money for travel or home repairs. The group expressed their excitement at winning as a team and plan to continue playing the lottery as a fun way to stay connected.
A group of 30 educators and former educators from Jones Middle School in northern Kentucky won a $1 million Powerball prize after playing the same numbers for years. The winning ticket was hidden in a math textbook by a retired math teacher and was claimed by the group, who plan to split the winnings among themselves. Despite the big win, most members still showed up to work on Monday and intend to use the money for small but important things like new appliances, paying off debts, and booking vacations.