Updated 5:20 pm CDT, Sunday, August 19, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-3', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 3', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Keith Myers, AP Image 1of/3 CaptionClose Image 1 of 3 At the new Rising Hill Elementary School in Kansas City, Mo., gender neutral student bathrooms have a common sink area for washing and individual, locking, toilet stalls that can be used by boys or girls. Principal Kate Place gave a tour of the facilities on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018. The school is in the North Kansas City school district. (Keith Myers/The Kansas City Star via AP) less At the new Rising Hill Elementary School in Kansas City, Mo., gender neutral student bathrooms have a common sink area for washing and individual, locking, toilet stalls … [Read more...] about Missouri school district embraces gender-neutral bathrooms
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Ex-Detroit chief Godbee new top cop for city school district
Jennifer Chambers The Detroit News Published 7:04 p.m. UTC Aug 2, 2018 Former Detroit police chief Ralph Godbee is the new top cop for the Detroit Public Schools Community District, the district announced Thursday. Godbee, who was a Detroit police officer for 25 years until he resigned amid a sex scandal six years ago, was appointed to the post by DPSCD Superintendent Nikolai Vitti. In 2012, Godbee resigned from the department after he was accused of having an extramarital affair with an internal affairs officer in the department. In his retirement, Godbee pursued the ministry and worked as an adjunct professor at Wayne County Community College District in law enforcement administration and criminal justice. He had a brief stint on AM radio. “Serving Detroit’s citizens in law enforcement was a life-long dream," Godbee said in a statement provided by the district. "I grew up in Detroit and I attended a DPS school and now I can … [Read more...] about Ex-Detroit chief Godbee new top cop for city school district
Jersey City Schools to Close Early on Monday Due to Anticipated ‘Excessive Heat’
Public schools in Jersey City will close early on Monday due to what's expected to be a day of "excessive heat." Students will be dismissed at 12:45 p.m., the Jersey City School District said on its website and Twitter account. Schools will close at 12:45 tomorrow (June 18) because of excessive heat. There will be no after school programs or CASPER. — JCPS District (@jcps_district) June 17, 2018 Temperatures are expected to climb above 90 degrees on Monday. After-school programs, including the CASPER Program, will be canceled, the school district noted. Get the latest from NBC 4 New York anywhere, anytime Download the App Available for IOS and Android Follow NBC New YorkTwitter, Instagram, Facebook … [Read more...] about Jersey City Schools to Close Early on Monday Due to Anticipated ‘Excessive Heat’
Parents on edge in Pasadena, La Porte school districts
By Yvette Orozco Updated 5:16 pm, Thursday, May 24, 2018 Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 A Pasadena Independent School District student was arrested for bringing a handgun to Beverly Hills Intermediate School, district officials said. Such instances in the aftermath of the Santa Fe mass shooting have made local parents uneasy. less A Pasadena Independent School District student was arrested for bringing a handgun to Beverly Hills Intermediate School, district officials said. Such instances in the aftermath of the Santa Fe mass shooting ... more Parents on edge in Pasadena, La Porte school districts 1 / 1 Back to Gallery La Porte resident Sarah Polley was in junior high school when the Columbine High School massacre occurred in 1999. She remembers wondering how something like that could occur but saw it as an event that happened far away. “I wasn’t really scared,” she said. “It was the first time I had … [Read more...] about Parents on edge in Pasadena, La Porte school districts
Egg Harbor City school evacuates students
EGG HARBOR CITY — Students from the Egg Harbor City Community School were evacuated Thursday morning and transported to the Charles L. Spragg School, according an administrator at the Spragg School.Police posted a statement on Facebook, saying all students are safe and they will continue to update information as it becomes available.A system alert went out to parents about 11 a.m. alerting them about the evacuation. A representative for the Egg Harbor City School District said they had no further comment on the situation at this time.Authorities have blocked Havana Avenue and Diesterweg Street. Police are asking the public not to respond to the middle school. This story is developing. Check back for updates. … [Read more...] about Egg Harbor City school evacuates students