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Students and staff at a Buffalo school organized a surprise wedding for their beloved principal, Brianna Lanoye, just before her real wedding, with over 400 attendees, a makeshift dress, and a student officiant, expressing their love and appreciation for her dedication.
Married St. Louis middle school principal Cornelius M. Green pleaded guilty to orchestrating the murder of his pregnant girlfriend and her unborn baby in a 2016 murder-for-hire plot. Green, who was involved in multiple romantic relationships despite being married, hired a friend to carry out the killing, using stolen money from the school he oversaw. He then traveled to Chicago to establish an alibi for the murder. His sentencing is set for June 5, while his accomplice, Phillip J. Cutler, is also facing federal charges.
A junior high principal in Japan was fired after repeatedly pouring himself larger coffees than he paid for at a convenience store, getting caught by a clerk in December. The 59-year-old principal admitted to pouring himself extra coffee seven times throughout the year, paying for a $0.75 cup but dispensing a $1.25 coffee. He was dismissed from his job and apologized for not setting a good example for students. This incident follows a similar case in which a man in Kumamoto city was arrested for the same offense.
A junior high school principal in Japan was fired after being caught pouring himself larger coffees than he paid for at a convenience store during his lunch breaks. The 59-year-old principal admitted to dispensing $1.25 coffees while paying for $0.75 cups, and was caught after doing so seven times throughout the year. He apologized for setting a poor example and encouraging indiscipline, and while local prosecutors decided not to press charges, the principal faced disciplinary dismissal from the Board of Education. This incident echoes a similar case in Kumamoto city in January 2021.
Former Montgomery County principal Joel Beidleman, accused of sexual harassment and bullying, is "no longer an employee" of the school system, amid a growing turmoil in the district. A new report documents the school system's failure to address problems in its unit investigating employee misconduct. Superintendent Monifa B. McKnight faces uncertainty as the school board indicates it wants her to step down. The district has faced criticism and investigations over its handling of misconduct allegations, with the departure of Beidleman being the latest in a series of personnel changes. The Montgomery County Council plans to conduct a joint oversight hearing to address the systemic issues.
Iowa high school principal Dan Marburger, who was shot while protecting students during a school shooting, has tragically passed away from his injuries. The shooting, which occurred on January 4, also claimed the life of an 11-year-old student. Governor Kim Reynolds and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona expressed their condolences and praised Marburger's heroic actions. Flags in Iowa have been ordered to be lowered to half-staff in his honor, and a GoFundMe page has been set up to support his family.
Iowa high school principal Dan Marburger, who was critically wounded while trying to protect students during a shooting at Perry High School, has died. The governor praised Marburger for his heroic actions, stating that he "courageously put himself in harm's way to protect his students." The shooter, a 17-year-old student, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Flags at the State Capitol Building in Iowa will be lowered to half-staff in honor of Marburger.
Iowa high school principal Dan Marburger, who shielded students during a mass shooting on 4 January, has died from the injuries he sustained. The shooter, a 17-year-old student, also died by suicide after opening fire in the school cafeteria, killing an 11-year-old student and injuring six others. Marburger's selfless actions were praised by the Department of Public Safety, and Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff in his honor. The shooter, identified as Dylan Butler, had been reportedly bullied for years, and authorities found an improvised explosive device in addition to firearms.
Perry High School Principal Dan Marburger, who was critically injured while protecting students during a school shooting in Iowa, has died. The 17-year-old student who opened fire also died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot. Marburger's selfless actions were praised by the state Department of Public Safety, and his death has prompted an outpouring of support. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds offered her condolences and ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff in his honor.
Perry High School Principal Dan Marburger, who was critically injured while protecting students during a school shooting, has died. The shooting, which occurred on Jan. 4, resulted in the death of an 11-year-old student and injuries to six others. Marburger's selfless actions were praised by authorities and the community, and his death has prompted an outpouring of support.
Dan Marburger, the principal of Perry High School in Iowa, died from injuries sustained while protecting students during a school shooting. He was hailed as a hero for his selfless actions. The shooting, carried out by a 17-year-old student who also killed himself, resulted in the death of a sixth grade student and injuries to four others. An investigation into the incident and the gunman's motives is ongoing.
The principal of Walker High School in Louisiana has requested a leave of absence following public backlash over his decision to take away a student's school privileges for dancing at a private party. Principal Jason St. Pierre issued a public apology to the student and her family and will reinstate her scholarship endorsement.
The principal of Bunnell Elementary School in Flagler County, Florida, has resigned following an assembly where Black fourth- and fifth-grade students were collectively told to improve their school performance. The principal and a teacher were placed on administrative leave after the assembly, which sparked outrage among parents. The assembly used a PowerPoint presentation that singled out African American students, stating they had underperformed on standardized assessments. The school district is currently conducting an ongoing investigation into the incident.
A graduate of The Philadelphia High School for Girls was denied her diploma by the school’s principal as she danced across the stage during the school’s commencement ceremony on June 9. The principal had warned families of her students prior to the ceremony that cheering and clapping while their loved ones walked across the stage was forbidden at the graduation. The school has since apologized and stated that they do not condone the withholding of earned diplomas based on family members cheering for their graduates.
A high school graduate in Philadelphia was denied her diploma on stage for dancing during her graduation ceremony. The incident was captured on video and the principal has been identified as Lisa Mesi. The graduate said the principal warned students their families could not cheer or clap when they walked on stage and it was the laughter from the crowd that led to the principal's refusal. The school has apologized for the incident and is looking into the matter to avoid it happening in the future.