All articles tagged with #school incident
A 32-year-old assistant teacher in South Carolina was arrested for allegedly spraying fart spray in his school over nearly a month, causing health issues among students and over $55,000 in damages, with investigations ongoing.
An Iranian-American man, Mahdi Khanbabazadeh, was detained by ICE outside a preschool in Beaverton, Oregon, after a traffic stop where he allegedly resisted arrest; he had overstayed his visa and was awaiting removal proceedings, marking the first ICE arrest at an Oregon school amid broader immigration enforcement policies.
A car crash outside Yongan Primary School in Changde, Hunan province, China, has resulted in multiple injuries among schoolchildren and adults. The driver of the SUV involved was subdued by parents and security guards. The incident's nature, whether accidental or deliberate, is still under investigation. This event follows a series of recent violent attacks in China, highlighting concerns over individuals with personal grievances targeting the public.
A 39-year-old driver has been detained after crashing a car into a group of parents and children outside a primary school in Changde, Hunan province, China. Several pupils were injured, but none are in life-threatening condition. The driver was apprehended by parents and school guards at the scene.
The Charles County Sheriff's Office in Maryland is investigating an incident at C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School where a second-grade student was allegedly found hanging from a bathroom door hook, resulting in severe bruising. The school claims the incident was due to horseplay, but the student's parents are skeptical and demand accountability. The school district and sheriff's office are conducting investigations, with officials urging against misinformation as they seek to determine the facts.
A 7-year-old boy in Charles County, Maryland, is recovering after an incident at C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School where he was reportedly "hung" while "horseplaying" in a bathroom. The boy's parents are skeptical of the school's explanation that the incident was accidental, involving a jacket caught on a stall door hook, and suspect bullying. The school initially reported the incident as a possible suicide attempt, which was later clarified. The boy's parents demand more answers and have decided not to send him back to the school.
The Guyana Police Force is investigating a suspicious vehicle incident where a man in a heavily tinted silver car attempted to lure two Marian Academy students with candy. The students, who were approached near the school's Primary waiting area, declined the offer and reported the incident to school authorities, providing the car's license plate number. This has raised safety concerns among parents and staff.
A fifth-grade teacher in Massachusetts has been placed on paid administrative leave after conducting a "mock slave auction" and using a racial slur in class. The incident, which involved asking students of color to stand and discussing their physical attributes, has led to an investigation by the school district. The principal was also placed on leave for a period, and the district superintendent has apologized to parents, acknowledging missteps in handling the situation.
Police in Massachusetts apologized after an officer was sent to a middle school to search for a copy of "Gender Queer: A Memoir" following a complaint about concerning illustrations. The book, written by Maia Kobabe, explores the author's journey with identity and has been frequently banned or challenged in school libraries. The police department and the Berkshire County District Attorney referred the matter to the school district, while school officials apologized for how the incident was handled. The incident has raised concerns about book bans targeting LGBTQ and marginalized communities.