close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for August 18 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Teachers face a harsh lesson as inflation drives up the cost of everything from paper to pencils before the school year begins, leading some to cut back on supplies - or substitute with cheaper items. "If you ask any teacher, Ticonderoga pencils are it," said Kristina Eisenhower, 35, an instructional facilitator. Yet a 12-pack of that popular brand costs $3.99, up nearly 25% from a year ago, on Amazon.com Inc . In parts of Arkansas, where Eisenhower works, teachers' annual $500 stipend for classroom materials has not increased in 15 years. "They're buying cheaper pencils, cheaper supplies, which in reality are not going to last as long as the name-brand supplies they've bought in the past," she said. THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT WILL RAMP UP … [Read more...] about Teachers pay the price as inflation drives up school supply prices
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‘Physics Wallah’ Had the Perfect Clapback to ‘Slayy Point’ Roast Video on Online Schools
Slayy Point, a massively-popular home-grown YouTube channel, delivers one banger after another. Run by Gautami and Abhyudaya, the channel with over 7 million subscribers makes comedy sketches and humourous roast videos. From taking swipes at bizarre food trends in India to cringe photo edits by desi boys to mocking the media obsessing over Vicky-Katrina wedding, the duo has covered pop-culture topics that often make us go: why? Oh, and remember the evergreen “ Binod ” meme that broke the Internet in 2020? Slayy Point was the mastermind. So it should come as no surprise that their latest drop, roughly a week-old video titled “Online Schools are OUT OF CONTROL” has managed to create ample buzz online. Only this time, the creators are said to have missed the mark and crossed the proverbial line. That is what the students defending their teachers in the comments section of Slayy Point video have conveyed. Slayy Point, in its video, uses out-of-context clippings of tutors sharing … [Read more...] about ‘Physics Wallah’ Had the Perfect Clapback to ‘Slayy Point’ Roast Video on Online Schools
California school district agrees to $18 million settlement over 8-year-old special needs student’s deadly fall
A Southern California school district agreed to an $18 million settlement with parents of a special needs child who died after falling out of his chair on campus five years ago, lawyers for the boy's family said Wednesday. Moises Murillo, then 8, had a severe form of Down syndrome and was using his highly specialized chair on May 31, 2017 during summer classes at Sunset Elementary in La Puente. Moises, who was unable to walk, was taken out of the adaptive stroller and strapped into a normal school chair so he could participate in a classroom activity, according to a lawsuit filed by his family against the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District. The unattended child fell backward, hitting his head on the floor, severely injuring his spinal cord and leading to his death days later, Moises’ loved ones said. "My brother did mean everything to us," sister Lizbeth Murillo told reporters on Wednesday. "And to this day, my mom might look like she's okay and that she's fine, but … [Read more...] about California school district agrees to $18 million settlement over 8-year-old special needs student’s deadly fall
Calcutta HC Recalls Order Asking Anubrata Mondal’s Daughter, 5 Others to Produce TET Certificate for School Jobs
In a dramatic U-turn, the Calcutta High Court recalled its order directing arrested TMC leader Anubrata Mondal’s daughter Sukanya Mondal and five others to appear before it in connection with allegations that they got jobs as primary teachers without having to qualify the Teachers’ Eligibility Test. The high court said there was no need to present eligibility documents before it as directed earlier. On Wednesday, Sukanya and the five others, who are also said to be close to the TMC leader, were asked by Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay to personally appear before his court. The six of them were present in person in a packed courtroom number 17 of the Calcutta HC, in compliance with the orders. In a rarest of rare courtroom development, Justice Gangopadhyay allowed journalists to record the court proceedings provided they did not livestream them. A smiling Justice Gangopadhyay noted at the very outset of the day’s hearing that despite a keen interest and curiosity in the case, his order … [Read more...] about Calcutta HC Recalls Order Asking Anubrata Mondal’s Daughter, 5 Others to Produce TET Certificate for School Jobs
Florida teacher charged after missing teen found at her home, police say
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for August 18 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! A Florida teacher has been arrested after a missing teenager was reportedly located inside her home. The boy was reported missing by his parents on Aug. 12, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office said in a press release. Information investigators received led them to the home of 31-year-old teacher Kelly Simpson. Simpson was placed under arrest for interfering with the custody of a minor. She allegedly picked up the teen boy from an unknown location and concealed him inside her home while knowing he was reported missing. KIELY RODNI MISSING: COUPLE WHO DISAPPEARED NEARBY ON SAME DAY FOUND DEAD Kelly Simpson was arrested in Charlotte County for interfering with the custody of a minor. (Charlotte County Sheriff's Office) … [Read more...] about Florida teacher charged after missing teen found at her home, police say
Dalit boy death | Rajasthan officials appear before National Commission for Scheduled Castes in Delhi
In the last four days, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) has taken cognisance of three alleged crimes against Dalits in Rajasthan, including the death of a Dalit boy in Jalore after he was allegedly beaten by his school teacher. The NCSC is now preparing to undertake a State review on complaints of atrocities against Dalits in Rajasthan. The latest two instances where the NCSC took notice of such crimes came on Wednesday, hours after Rajasthan’s Resident Commissioner in Delhi and other State government officials appeared before Vijay Sampla, Chairman of the NCSC to explain the action they had taken so far in the Jalore case and submit a report in that regard. Also Read On way to meet killed Dalit boy family, Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad stopped at Jodhpur airport In their reply to the NCSC’s notice, the authorities in Rajasthan said they had registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the SC/ST (Prevention … [Read more...] about Dalit boy death | Rajasthan officials appear before National Commission for Scheduled Castes in Delhi
Google Doodle showcases young artists as it announces competition winners
The annual Google Doodle contest is back, and with it comes a fresh batch of competition winners. The competition, which has run in the U.S. since 2008, highlights some of the most creative and talented individuals, as the winners' doodles are displayed on Google Doodle. It is free to enter, and available to the majority of the public. Though Google Doodles may at times seem like random changes to the Google logo on the website, they usually celebrate a significant event or historical figure. Design varies between Doodles but they usually incorporate the letters of the typical Google logo. What Is the Google Doodle Competition? Google Doodle is an annual art competition, available to all students from kindergarten to 12th grade. If you are one of the winners of the competition you will have your artwork featured on Google.com and potentially win scholarships and packages for school. According to Google Doodle , the competition "offers students K-12 an … [Read more...] about Google Doodle showcases young artists as it announces competition winners
Drug abuse awareness week begins
TIRUNELVELI Assembly Speaker M. Appavu inaugurated a week-long drug abuse awareness events in the district at Palayamkottai on Thursday. Flagging off an awareness bicycle rally, he said drugs being smuggled into Tamil Nadu from other States were being brought here for spoiling the future of school and college students. Besides spoiling the students, the drugs would land them and their family in deep trouble as possession and consumption of banned narcotic substances were punishable offences. The State government had instructed the police to act against drug peddlers and those who use narcotic substances. Parents and teachers should play a major role in saving the children from the drug menace through constant monitoring and guidance, he said. He appealed to the students to shun drugs throughout their life and concentrate on taking their career to greater heights. Over 2,000 students participated in the awareness event organised at Anna Stadium, Palayamkottai. They went around … [Read more...] about Drug abuse awareness week begins
To swear or not to swear
Frankly my dear, I don’t give a damn, said Clarke Gable in Gone With the Wind and walked off into the sunset. Supposing he hadn’t been so frank, would he have said “damn”? “Let’s be clear, my dear, I don’t give it a thought,” is not in the same weight category, nor is “My dear, I can’t be bothered, so let’s finish the movie and go out for dinner”. The point is, swear words have a role to play in life. This was something my teachers in school didn’t understand, making me write “I shall not use foul language” 100 times — or 500 sometimes — if I used the word “bloody”. When you use foul language, they told us, it is a sign that you are of low intelligence, a vulgarian in fact. It shows you can’t think of the right word, that your upbringing is all wrong and your ancestors are disappointed in you. Only idiots use words like that, they said, in case I hadn’t got the message yet. So much anger over such a simple word! I never got such lectures even when I made silly mistakes in … [Read more...] about To swear or not to swear
Campus censorship efforts up 250 percent since 2021: Study
A recent study published by PEN America found that legislative efforts toward censoring classroom curricula have increased by 250 percent over last year. PEN America, a nonprofit working to defend free expression, said the legislation is an effort to restrict teaching about topics such as race, gender, American history and LGBTQ+ identities in grades K-12 and in higher education. The study found that 36 states introduced 137 "educational gag order bills" this year, compared to 22 states introducing 54 bills in 2021. PEN America reported a year-over-year decline in passing the bills—seven have passed this year after 12 were passed last year. Legislation restricting education has passed in Florida twice, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, South Dakota and Tennessee in 2022. The majority of these laws restricted education on race and U.S. history , but several have also restricted certain curricula on gender, identity and ethnicity and culture. The study also found bills proposed … [Read more...] about Campus censorship efforts up 250 percent since 2021: Study