Education
Schoolboy gets 'dispended' for throwing imaginary grenade
A 7-year-old Colorado Boy is suspended from school after pretending to throw an imaginary grenade on the playground.
Teacher sues school for not accommodating her fear of kids
An Ohio teacher is suing her former school district because they did not accommodate her fear of children.
Brain scans predict child’s reading ability
It's reading time at the Lehrman Day School in Miami Beach. The toddlers are just starting to develop their reading skills and it's too early for their teachers to tell if any of them will have difficulties going forward. Across the country at Stanford University, researcher Jason Yeatman is developing ...
Can new requirements destroy love of literature?
By requiring 70% of all reading materials to be nonfiction, some teachers worry the new common core may turn kids off of reading altogether. Is fiction undervalued? Community members David Kirkland, Joanne Manaster, Morgan Moss and Stephen Krashen join Marc to discuss.
Schools ban Flamin' Hot Cheetos
Are schools crossing the line when it comes to what students are allowed to eat? In the last several months, schools around the country have begun banning the snack food, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. The ban is based upon the food’s lack of nutritional value as Rita Exposito, an Elementary School ...
Couple claims school locked son in padded 'scream room'
An Arizona couple is suing their son’s former school district after teachers allegedly put him in a "tiny, windowless" room for bad behavior.
Firefighters give free haircuts to low-income kids
Firefighters are among the beloved heroes of our country. Some of them recently gave a local community one more reason to appreciate their service. Getting kids back to school means additional expenses and since not everyone can afford them, Fairfax County firemen came in to help.
5 simple ways to help your child's teacher
Back to School time is exciting for not just kids, but their parents and teachers too! Amidst the rush and thrill of going school shopping, meeting the teacher and heading off to that first day, consider how you may be able to help your child’s teacher at the start of ...
Top deals for back to school shoppers
This year, the average American family will spend $688 on school supplies alone to get ready for school*. Today, Savings.com, the leading online source for coupons, deals and expert shopping advice, released the top Back to School deals to save shoppers up to 70% off on kids apparel, school supplies, ...
Romney at Liberty University: Marriage is between a man and a woman
The likely Republican nomination for president, Mitt Romney, made his stance on gay marriage clear and received a rousing applause from the Christian University.
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