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School sued after girl rebreaks arm on obstacle course

yourlocalguardian.co.uk

by Matt Watts

October 27, 2011

A schoolgirl broke her arm tackling an obstacle course just days after doctors removed a full arm cast for a previously badly broken arm.

Hannah Staples's angry parents are now suing her school for negligence after claims she was made to complete the course despite a note excusing her from physical exertion.

Cali's gun control policy, Put in perspective by Colion Noir.

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September 21, 2013

Cali's gun control policy, Put in perspective by Colion Noir. This should be common sense by now.

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March 8, 2011

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California court ruling about home schooling worries families

Xinhua (China)

by Mu Xuequan

March 7, 2008

The appellate court in Los Angeles has ruled that people who teach children in private must have credentials, according to the Los Angeles Times Thursday.

The Wednesday ruling, if not reversed, would make California to have the most regressive law in the United States, said supporters of home schooling.

Child suspended for Nerf Gun

wvec.com

by Nick Ochsner

August 8, 2014

After a couple of days into the school year, fourth grader Ramsey McDonald of Warner Robins was given what he thought was a fun assignment. Bring in some of your favorite toys to talk about.

"They were trying to get the kids to know each other," his father, Scott McDonald said. The Miller Elementary School student told his father Friday night he was going to bring in his iPad and a couple of toys. His father didn't think much about it and said "OK." McDonald learned it wasn't OK when he received a call from the school Tuesday.

D.C. makes rules for parents who home school

WTOP News

by Mark Segraves

July 22, 2008

Some important changes are coming for parents who want to home school their children in the District.

Parents will have to give the school system 15 days notice that they plan to do so. Parents also will have to keep a portfolio of their children's work, including writing examples, worksheets and assessments. District school officials will be able to review the portfolio twice a year.

Some Students Getting Paid to Attend School

WTOP

by Darci Marchese

July 17, 2006

WASHINGTON - It's the three R's plus a paycheck -- nearly 2,000 D.C. students are getting paid to attend a school program this year. The Summer Bridge program is offered to all ninth and some 10th graders transitioning into high school.

Dr. Robert Kight, executive director for the program, says students learn math, reading, life and job skills, and tips on easing into high school. So, why pay students $5.15 an hour for attending the six-week long program? "We knew in trying to launch this initiative, we would be in direct competition with the Department of Employment Services," Kight says.

School Choice Would Help Keep Money In The Pockets of Some Parents

wspa.com

by Emily Pace

March 18, 2012

Lawmakers are debating a plan that would help people who choose not to send their children to public school.

The school choice bill gives parents more options, but it will cost tax payers $37 million. Those in favor of the bill say it's worth it. "You are able to teach your child from your own world view and philosophy," said Gale Farrier of the South Carolina Home Educators Association. Homeschooling is a trend that is growing among families, according to Farrier.

Nation's top rated pre-k program comes to Alabama

WSFA 12 News

by Mark Wilder

July 8, 2009

Governor Bob Riley announced Tuesday that 27 classrooms have been selected to become First Class Pre-K sites. The total number of children being served by the pre-kindergarten program increases to 3,808.

Fifteen of the 27 classrooms are receiving Pre-K Excellence Grants in the amount of $45,000 each. These grants enable classrooms to meet Alabama's high quality pre-K standards, which are rated the best by the National Institute for Early Education Research. The remaining 12 classrooms are receiving Pre-K State Supported Slots of at least $45,000, with additional funding based on the number of low-income and middle-income children served.

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