School News

• Ghislaine Maxwell was guest speaker at elementary school in January and gave presentation on ocean
  
  Massachusetts Rockport Elementary School Superintendent Rob Liebow said about Ghislaine Maxwell's connection to pedophile Jeffrey Epstein: 'We had no knowledge.'
  Daily Mail.  Saturday, 17 Aug 2019.
• Teachers in Hong Kong march to 'protect our students' as weekend of protests begins
  
  Thousands of schoolteachers marched to the official residence of Hong Kong's leader on Saturday to show support for the protesters, who have taken to the streets since early June and include many students.
  CBC News.  Saturday, 17 Aug 2019.
• Man's umbrella jolted out of his hand during LIGHTNING storm but he escapes without major injuries
  
  This is the shocking moment lightning strikes in South Carolina, jolting school guidance counselor Romulus McNeill to drop his umbrella outside Academy for Technology and Academics.
  Daily Mail.  Saturday, 17 Aug 2019.
• Frisco ISD 'Moving Dirt' on 11th High School
  
  Frisco Independent School District has begun moving dirt for the construction of their eleventh high school. Photo Credit: NBC 5 News.
  NBC.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• Woman arrested for holding black teens at gunpoint
  
  The boys, who were raising money for their school football team, told police that the woman cursed at them and threatened to shoot them if they moved
  CBS News.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• Game Between Plano & El Paso High Schools Back On
  
  The football game between an El Paso high school and the suburban Dallas school where the suspect in the El Paso mass shooting attended has been been rescheduled, after being canceled earlier this week. Photo Credit: NBC 5 News.
  NBC.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• Barber gives kids free haircuts to boost confidence
  
  WILLINGBORO, N.J. (AP) - A Willingboro barber and a Bordentown church say the power of a good haircut can make all the difference for kids looking to go back to school with confidence. ...
  Washington Times.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• IZUMI: 5 Warnings For Parents This Back-To-School Season
  
  Your children may not only receive a bad education, they could become pawns and victims of special interests
  Daily Caller.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• Black teens fundraising for football team held at gunpoint by white woman: Police
  
  Four black teens who were fundraising for their high school football team were held at gunpoint by Jerri Kelly, a white woman in Wynne, Arkansas, police said.
  ABC News.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• Upon Further Review: A Bad Play Call In The Wake Of The El Paso Shooting
  
  Texas high school football game cancelled because of El Paso shooting.
  Forbes.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• Democratic Congressional Candidate Says Opponent Lacks Faith In Public Schools, But Sends His Own Kids To Private School
  
  'Conduct a war on schools'
  Daily Caller.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• Teenage brothers from Glasgow win seven-year deportation fight
  
  The Glasgow schoolboys fled Pakistan with their parents after threats from Islamic extremists.
  BBC News.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• How Students Can Make Connections At Startups While Still In School
  
  Networking and maintaining genuine relationships is the key to a successful career.
  Forbes.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• Edinburgh youth climate strikers allowed one school day off a year
  
  However, no punishment will be levelled at pupils or parents if they choose to strike for a longer period.
  BBC News.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• Rose-Hulman's math, science tutoring service available
  
  TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) - An Indiana college's free tutoring service that has helped thousands of middle and high school students for nearly 30 years is available again this school year. ...
  Washington Times.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.

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