Alvord ISD officials confirmed that an Advanced Animal Science teacher fed an ailing kitten to a snake. The incident occurred before the school day and without students present, but the teacher later acknowledged the decision to the class. The teacher, who has apologized, has removed all snakes from the classroom after the district investigated the report, consulting with legal counsel and animal control. While the incident upset some students, the district has addressed the issue.
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During a broadcast on Real America’s Voice, Steve Bannon labeled a third of America’s teachers as “terrorists.” This statement was made while discussing the late Charlie Kirk’s conservative ideals, which Bannon claimed young people are drawn to despite the “radical” influences they face. Bannon’s comments reflect a broader MAGA rhetoric of viewing the left as a terrorist threat, mirroring statements made by other prominent figures. Following Kirk’s assassination, Bannon declared that “we are at war in this country.”
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Following a parent’s accusation, a Florida teacher reached a settlement with the state, allowing her to retain her teaching certificate. The settlement, which included a fine and ethics course, stemmed from the teacher using a student’s preferred nickname, a practice that allegedly violated the state’s “don’t say gay” law. While the state upheld the settlement, Brevard Public Schools will not rehire the teacher, citing the probationary period. Despite the controversy and the Education Commissioner’s initial opposition, the local teachers’ union celebrated the decision, advocating for the teacher’s return to the classroom.
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I am utterly stunned by the recent news of a Tennessee teacher who was arrested for bringing guns to a preschool and threatening to shoot a colleague. Just imagining the sheer terror that must have gripped the preschool staff and children upon hearing such horrifying threats sends shivers down my spine. The idea of a teacher, who is meant to be an educator and a role model, carrying firearms and using them to intimidate and threaten others is absolutely abhorrent. It baffles me how someone entrusted with the care and education of young children could resort to such violent behavior.
The situation becomes even more alarming in light of the fact that there was a proposal in Tennessee to allow teachers to carry guns to school.… Continue reading
I recently came across an article that caught me completely off guard. It was about a Tucson teacher who lost her job over her OnlyFans account. Now, normally, I believe that people should have the freedom to pursue whatever they want to supplement their income, especially if it’s a paid subscription service like OnlyFans. But this particular case is one that leaves me feeling conflicted.
The teacher in question, Nkechi Diallo, was previously known as Rachel Dolezal. Yes, the same Rachel Dolezal who made headlines a decade ago for pretending to be a black activist while actually being a white woman.… Continue reading
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