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Protests erupted in Nairobi over the death of teacher and activist Albert Ojwang in police custody, with authorities initially claiming he died from self-inflicted injuries, but autopsy reports indicated he was assaulted, leading to police retraction and calls for investigation amid public outrage.
A 31-year-old teaching assistant was fatally stabbed outside a school in Nogent, France, by a 14-year-old student during a police check, prompting national mourning and calls for action against knife violence among youth.
A Florida school was evacuated after kindergarten teacher Katherine Pennington died from Legionnaires' disease, a severe form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria. Concerns arose about the school's air conditioning system potentially spreading the bacteria. The school is conducting air quality tests and repairs, while an environmental company cleans the building. Pennington, who taught for 36 years, was remembered for her dedication to education. The school district is working with health officials to ensure safety measures are in place.
A kindergarten teacher at Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School in St. Petersburg, Florida, died after testing positive for legionella, the bacteria causing Legionnaires' disease. In response, seven classrooms were vacated, and air quality tests are being conducted as a precaution. The school is working with health officials to ensure safety, and repairs are underway on the air conditioning system. The teacher, Katherine Pennington, was a beloved educator with a 36-year career.
St. Lucie County Public Schools is offering grief counseling to students and staff following the tragic death of Manatee Academy K-8 teacher Jamie Felix, who was shot by her estranged husband in front of their children. The school district expressed condolences and highlighted Jamie's positive impact on her students, while also promising to provide on-site counseling services for as long as needed.
Eaglecrest High School in Colorado canceled classes and activities after a teacher, Maddie Schmidt, died possibly due to bacterial meningitis. The Arapahoe County Public Health Department is working with the school to identify students and staff who may have been in close contact with the infected person. The school is sending out information about bacterial meningitis, and PSAT and SAT testing will be rescheduled.