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No support for official walk to school program

MOSMAN Council has abandoned plans for an official walk to school program because of a lack of support from primary schools in the area.




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Springboards to Education, Inc. v. Houston Independent School District

(United States Fifth Circuit) - Held that an education services company could not proceed with its Lanham Act lawsuit against a school district for using its marks in the course of operating a summer reading program. Affirmed summary judgment for the school district, finding that the allegedly infringing marks created no likelihood of confusion as a matter of law.




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SummerHill Winchester LLC v. Campbell Union School District

(California Court of Appeal) - Affirmed that a school district failed to take the proper steps to enact a fee on new residential development within the district to fund the construction of school facilities. Held that the fee study did not contain the data required to properly calculate a development fee.




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Newcomb v. Middle County Central School District

(Court of Appeals of New York) - In a civil action, arising from an auto accident allegedly caused by defendant school district's sign distracting and obstructing passing drivers on a roadway, the trial court's conclusion that plaintiff should not be permitted to serve late notice of a claim is reversed where the trial court abused its discretion in determining that defendant would be substantially prejudiced without any record evidence to support that determination.




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Spady v. Bethlehem Area School Dist.

(United States Third Circuit) - In an action stemming from the death of plaintiff's 15-year old son from a rare form of asphyxiation known as "dry drowning" or "secondary drowning" shortly after his participation in a mandatory swimming class run by his physical education teacher, claiming violations of her son's civil rights under 42 U.S.C. section 1983, the district court's denial of defendant's motion for summary judgment, on the basis of qualified immunity, is reversed where defendant's conduct did not violate a clearly established constitutional right.




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Kennedy v. Bremerton School District

(United States Ninth Circuit) - Affirming the denial of preliminary injunctive relief in an action brought by a high school coach who alleged First Amendment violations when he was suspended for kneeling and praying in the middle of a football field immediately after football games because while coaching he was a public employee, not a private citizen.




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Mann v. Palmerton Area School District

(California Court of Appeal) - Affirming the district court's grant of summary judgment in the case of a student football player who took some hard hits and ended up diagnosed with traumatic brain injury because the coach was entitled to qualified immunity and there wasn't enough evidence to warrant a jury trail against the town.




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Olson v. Manhattan Beach Unified School District

(California Court of Appeal) - Affirming the trial court's dismissal of a second amended complaint in a lawsuit alleging defamation and deceit related to parents' complaints about a baseball team coach because the grievance, filed pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement, failed to satisfy the claim filing requirements of the Government Claims Act.




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SummerHill Winchester LLC v. Campbell Union School District

(California Court of Appeal) - Affirmed that a school district failed to take the proper steps to enact a fee on new residential development within the district to fund the construction of school facilities. Held that the fee study did not contain the data required to properly calculate a development fee.




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Tanimura and Antle Fresh Foods Inc. v. Salinas Union High School District

(California Court of Appeal) - Held that a school district could impose school impact fees on an agricultural company's new residential housing complex even though it was intended to house only adult seasonal farmworkers. Reversed the decision below.




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D.C. Association of Chartered Public Schools v. District of Columbia

(United States DC Circuit) - Vacated and remanded. The district court dismissed claims by a group of chartered schools complaining about school funding practices but the case was vacated and remanded for dismissal because they lacked jurisdiction to hear the claims in the first instance.




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Rep. Tom McClintock / School Timelines, Sliding Reading Skill Levels / Baking Bread During The Pandemic

Republican California Rep. Tom McClintock on Congress’ coronavirus relief efforts. We check in with a pair of superintendents on prospective timelines for opening their schools, and finding comfort in baking during the pandemic.




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A 16-year-old Denver girl died this week of coronavirus, school officials say

Jaqueline Paisano, who everyone knew as Jackie, died of COVID-19 complications Monday night, according to George Washington High School Principal Kristin Waters. She would have been 17 next month. She is believed to be one of the youngest people in Colorado to die from the disease caused by the coronavirus.




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McMillin: Colorado’s schools have got to get students re-engaged

Colorado’s more than 900,000 public school students learned March 12 that schools would close for at least an extended spring break. It was an abrupt change and not everyone adapted quickly or easily.




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ALI v. WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT 10

(US 3rd Circuit) - No. 19-2217




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PISTELLO v. BOARD OF EDUCATION OF CANASTOTA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

(US 2nd Circuit) - 19-1058-cv




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Richard v. Regional School Unit 57

(United States First Circuit) - Held that a school did not unlawfully retaliate against a kindergarten teacher for her advocacy on behalf of students with disabilities. The teacher claimed that she was transferred to a different school and suffered other adverse actions. However, after a bench trial, the district court was not persuaded that her advocacy was the reason for these personnel actions, and thus rejected her claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other state and federal statutes. On appeal, the First Circuit affirmed in a 2-1 decision.




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Denver Public Schools likely to mix in-person classes with remote learning beginning in August

Denver Public Schools leadership announced Thursday that the next academic year is expected to begin on time in August, but likely will consist of a mix of in-person and remote learning in an effort to maintain social distancing and prioritize health and safety.




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Why Colorado school districts are serving fewer meals during coronavirus closures

As schools across Colorado closed in March to slow the spread of coronavirus, food service directors and cafeteria workers swung into action, setting up an extensive network that has handed out hundreds of thousands of meals, many of them to families short on food for the first time.




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McMillin: Colorado’s schools have got to get students re-engaged

Colorado’s more than 900,000 public school students learned March 12 that schools would close for at least an extended spring break. It was an abrupt change and not everyone adapted quickly or easily.




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STEM School Highlands Ranch community remembers a school shooting amid a pandemic

For the second year in a row, the STEM School Highlands Ranch community is ending its school year amid disruption and uncertainty. Plans for community service and vigils to remember the first anniversary of the campus shooting have been traded for Zoom therapy sessions and a digital collection of acts of kindness.




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He was shot trying to stop an armed classmate during the STEM School shooting. Now, Josh Jones is focused on helping others.

Faith and a newfound sense of purpose have helped Josh Jones cope over the past year since the STEM School shooting, even as he ponders -- without answers -- why he and his friends have had to deal with this tragedy at their young age.




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PHOTOS: STEM School Highlands Ranch community still mourning, one year later

It's been one year since two teenage students barged into STEM School Highlands Ranch with guns, killing one student and injured eight others. 




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Denver Public Schools’ summer courses will be held remotely, all district summer camps canceled

Denver Public Schools' summer classes will be held remotely, and all DPS summer camps are canceled, the school district announced Monday.




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Denver Public Schools likely to mix in-person classes with remote learning beginning in August

Denver Public Schools leadership announced Thursday that the next academic year is expected to begin on time in August, but likely will consist of a mix of in-person and remote learning in an effort to maintain social distancing and prioritize health and safety.




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Why Colorado school districts are serving fewer meals during coronavirus closures

As schools across Colorado closed in March to slow the spread of coronavirus, food service directors and cafeteria workers swung into action, setting up an extensive network that has handed out hundreds of thousands of meals, many of them to families short on food for the first time.




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Kevin Goes After High School Sweetheart



Kevin won’t stop trying to get Danielle.




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Tyra Banks Surprises High School Students During Zoom Class



She offers encouraging words amid COVID-19 pandemic.




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Kanye West's High School Art Portfolio Is Revealed



The rapper showed big talent at a young age.




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Flight School's Niyo Davinci Allegedly Shot And Killed



Chanel Galle has been arrested and charged with homicide.




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Chancellor Blasted For Inviting Porn Star To School



Many were appalled to learn the speaker was a porn star.




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Georgia Applies For $500M To Fight Coronavirus In Schools



The state has the 14th highest infections.




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Twitter Blasts Erykah Badu Over Comments About School Girls



People say she's supporting rape culture.




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Dellwood Win BSSF Middle School Netball Title

Dellwood Middle School won the 2019 Bermuda School Sports Federation’s Middle School Netball Tournament with a 13-5 final victory over Sandy’s Secondary Middle School. Makaylie Smith led the way for the champions with 12 goals, Amayah Burt added the other. Kammie Mills scored 3 for the West Enders with N’Kobi Derosa chipping in with 2. […]

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Berkeley Wins BSSF Senior School Netball Title

The Berkeley Institute won the Bermuda School Sports Federation’s Senior School Netball Tournament at the Bernard Park. Berkeley defeated CedarBridge Academy 11-6 in the final; Nabillah and Kaamilah Nasir led Berkeley to victory, with the former scoring seven goals and the latter scoring four goals. Asrael Basden led CedarBridge with four goals, while Kisaye Bell […]

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Northlands Win BSSF Primary School Netball

Northlands Primary School overcame Bermuda High School in a tight final to win the Bermuda School Sports Federation’s Primary School Division 1 Netball Tournament. The match was a seesaw battle with the lead changing numerous times before Northlands prevailed 8-7. Ameerah Outerbridge and Malaysia Furbert each scored three goals for the champions, while Zeni Hansey […]

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Northlands Win BSSF Primary School Netball

Northlands Primary won the 2019 Bermuda School Sports Federation’s Knockout Cup Netball Tournament after defeating Saltus Grammar School in an exciting final. Saltus held a slim 4-3 at the half before Northlands made some strategic second half switches which proved to be effective in their 8-6 win. Zeni Hansey led Northlands with 5 second half […]

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Video: BSSF School All Star Netball Games

The BSSF All Star Netball Games were held at Bermuda College, with some of the island’s top young netballers in action. Middle School Game – East 17 West 10 The East led from start to finish in the middle school match with a 17-10 victory. Dellwood’s Jaelyn Rewan-Lambert led the East with 6 goals. Schoolmate Amayah […]

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Photos: Police Convoy Visits More Schools

The Bermuda Police Service continued their police convoy display today [Oct 2] as part of their celebrations of 135 years of policing in our community. Today’s convoy was smaller than yesterday, which involved over 28 vehicles from the police fleet traveling island wide. Some areas were missed in yesterday’s demonstration resulting in the Bermuda Police […]

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Saltus Win BSSF High School Volleyball Double

The Bermuda Volleyball Association recently hosted the second Boys High School Tournament at Warwick Academy. Saltus teams came out on top twice, claiming both the A Division and B Division titles. A Division Standings: 1st Saltus 2nd MSA 3rd Warwick Academy B Division Standings: 1st Saltus B#1 2nd Warwick Academy 3rd Saltus B#2 4th Somersfield […]

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BHS & Saltus Win BVA High School Tournament

The Bermuda Volleyball Association’s second Girls High School Tournament of the season recently took place at Warwick Academy. The team from Bermuda High School won the A Division, while the B Division title was claimed by Saltus. A Division Standings 1st – BHS 2nd – MSA 3rd – Warwick 4th – Saltus 5th – Cedarbridge […]

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Warwick Wins BSSF Middle School Volleyball

Warwick Academy Blue won the 2019 Bermuda School Sports Federation’s Middle School Boys Volleyball Championship after defeating Mount Saint Agnes Academy in straight sets in the final. Warwick Academy Blue won the final 25-11, 25-13. Warwick Academy Blue defeated Saltus Red 25-18 in their Semi-Final while MSA White was victorious over Dellwood 25-12 in the […]

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School Courtyard Named After Calvin Symonds

Yesterday [Jan 10], the Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo, Premier David Burt, and members of Cabinet and Parliament honoured Bermudian sports legend Calvin “Bummy” Symonds by unveiling a plaque at the Northlands Primary School. Mr. Symonds is one of the island’s cricket legend, having had great success in the sport during […]

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BSSF Middle School Cross Country Results

Saltus Grammar School were crowned overall champion at the Bermuda School Sports Federation Middle School Cross Country Championships held at the Arboretum. Saltus finished the competition in first place with 221 points with Warwick Academy finishing 47 point back with 268 points. Jada Grant from Saltus Grammar school won the under 13 girls race by […]

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Senior School Cross Country Championships

Saltus Grammar School won two of the four divisions at the Bermuda School Sports Federation Senior School Cross Country Championships at the Arboretum. Warwick Academy’s Shayla Cann led from start to finish to win the under 16 girls division with a time of 13.51. Berkeley’s Jezhari Talbot finished four seconds later ahead of Liana Medeiros […]

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Dellwood Middle School “Fish Fry” On March 6

The Parent Teacher Student Association of Dellwood Middle School is set to host a “Fish Fry” — with mac-n-cheese, peas-n-rice, coleslaw, beets, and dessert — at the Dellwood Middle School on Friday, March 6th from 12.00pm to 6.00pm. Related Stories “Fish Fry” Postponed Due To Weather Forecast Tickets On Sale For ‘Taste Of Bermuda’ Taste […]

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Minister Recognizes Bermudian Icons At School

Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo recently joined Northlands Primary students in “celebrating those who have made great contributions to Bermuda,” including Calvin ‘Bummy’ Symonds and Mary Prince. A Government spokesperson said, “As part of the island’s black history awareness, Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo recently joined Northlands […]

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Photos & Video: Primary Schools Art Exhibition

The Department Of Education in collaboration with Bermuda Society Of Arts is hosting its 55th annual Primary School Art Exhibition at the Bermuda Society Of Arts Gallery at City Hall, serving to showcase some of the island’s talented young artists. The art exhibit, which is free to the public, will continue until March 3rd. Related Stories […]

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Bermuda School Of Music’s ‘Joy To The World’

The Bermuda School of Music will present ‘Joy to the World’ on Friday, December 13 and Saturday, December 14 at St. John’s Church in Pembroke. A spokesperson said, “Director Marjorie Pettit presents an evening of joyful and uplifting Holiday favorites both old and new for this year’s “Joy to the World”. The concert features the […]

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Minister Rabain On Math In Primary Schools

Minister of Education Diallo Rabain spoke in the House of Assembly today [March 11] about the Mathematics Intervention Programme that has been implemented in the island’s public primary schools. Minister Rabain said, “In February 2018, I shared the Cambridge Checkpoint and IGCSE results for the 2017/2018 school year. During that press conference, I advised the […]

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