Slavery In School Math Worksheet Upset Norcross Parents
Did these teachers go too far?
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Ex-Porn Star Reading To LA Students Causes Stir
COMPTON, Calif. (AP) — Some parents have filed complaints with the Parent-Teacher Association after a former adult film star said she read to children in a classroom at a Los Angeles County elementary school.
Sasha Grey, a 23-year-old ex-porn actress who has appeared in mainstream shows like HBO’s “Entourage,” was a guest earlier this month at Compton’s Emerson Elementary School for Read Across America Day.
Grey tweeted Nov. 2 that she spent the
Read MoreHigh School Cheerleaders Cut For Being Black?
PARK VISTA, FL — Eight Black Florida teenagers are rallying against what they claim to be racial discrimination after not one of them made their high school cheerleading team.
Known locally as the “Park Vista 8,” the girls are alleging that they are being racially harassed by their peers.
Read MoreWhen Park Vista High School sophomore Maya Jean-Charles didn’t make the cheerleading squad she wasn’t just disappointed, she was offended. As one of
Kirk Whalum On The Importance Of Music In School
The TJMS crew is on the fantastic voyage this week, including Roland Martin, who spoke one-on-one with jazz musician Kirk Whalum. The two had an interesting conversation on schools cutting music programs.
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Child Humiliated By Mock Slave Auction At Elementary School
GAHANNA, Ohio — An African-American mother and son were astonished after a History teacher at Chapelfield Elementary School held a mock slave auction, dividing the class into “Slaves” and “Masters”. The class only had two black students in the class; one was assigned “Master”, and the other, Nikko Burton, was assigned “Slave”.
Burton, 10, was sent to his seat after he refused to be poked, prodded, and be humiliated during the reenactment. A spokeswomen for the school maintains that the lesson is part of a “state required” curriculum.
While a representative for the school has apologized to the family over the phone, 10 year old Burton wishes that the teacher would have apologized to him personally.
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Message To Adults: It Is Your Job To Prevent Bullying
This is a plea to parents, teachers and any other adult who plays a role in a child’s life. In the past several weeks, there have various cases of young kids and teens committing suicide due to the constant bullying that they are experiencing at school
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Our 30 Days of Giving Takeover at North Avondale
This fall, we’re taking over a school near you during our 30 Days of Giving. Get ready North Avondale Montessori – we’re headed your way Monday, October 11th.
Read MoreHow To Keep School Day Mornings Calm
We can’t believe it… school is starting up again. And that means that the early-morning scramble is about to start.
Local Kids Used Summer to Prepare for Fall
Check out what the Cincinnati Public School system did to cut summer break short and encourage academic achievement this fall.
Read MoreTom Joyner Back to School Campaign
This event will feature Back-To-School Expo Zones for all ages! Come out and enjoy the school, health and hygiene, college & career zones. Exhibitors will provide the food and fun!
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