Onsite! TV

Tag: students

  • Middle School Students Created Fake TikTok Accounts To Impersonate Teachers and Make Disturbing Jokes About Them Being Pedophiles

    Middle School Students Created Fake TikTok Accounts To Impersonate Teachers and Make Disturbing Jokes About Them Being Pedophiles

    Students at a Pennsylvania middle school created around 22 TikTok accounts pretending to be their teachers and falsely accusing them of being pedophiles, per the NY Post. Some posts included pictures of the teachers loved followed by offensive jokes. 

    Even though the school administrators tried to stop the spread of these fake TikToks, some of the accounts are protected by the First Amendment, making it difficult to take them down. Police have been called to investigate however, some eighth-graders have continued to create and utilize these accounts. One posting

    “Move on. Learn to joke. I am 13 years old, and you’re like 40 going on 50,”

    according to the New York Times. 

     The school has since taken action by suspending some of the students responsible for the accounts and informing parents about the situation. They also held an assembly to educate students about online safety. While some of the accounts have been deleted, a few still remain.

    Some teachers have spoken out about how these posts have affected them and their families.

    “Many of my students spend hours and hours and hours on TikTok, and I think it’s just desensitized them to the fact that we’re real people,”

    said Bettina Scibilia, an English teacher of of nearly 20 years.

    “They didn’t feel what a violation this was to create these accounts and impersonate us and mock our children and mock what we love,”

    said Scibilia, who was targeted by two different accounts. Whitelock, a teacher of 27 years, told the Times he felt his reputation had been tarnished.

    “An impersonator assassinated my character — and slandered me and my family in the process,”

    he told the Times.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Rockdale County Man Arrested For Illegally Selling THC Vape Pens To Middle School Students

    Rockdale County Man Arrested For Illegally Selling THC Vape Pens To Middle School Students

    A man is now facing multiple charges following his arrest for selling drugs to middle school students, reports WSBTV. The incident took place at a local middle school in Rockdale County, where school administrators confiscated THC vape pens from several students.

    After conducting an investigation to determine the source of the vape pens, law enforcement officials identified Samuel Estrada as the individual responsible for selling the illegal items to the children.

    Upon searching Estrada’s residence, authorities discovered a significant quantity of THC vape cartridges, marijuana, psilocybin mushrooms, $12,000 in cash, and a firearm.

    As a result, Estrada is now facing several charges, including three counts of possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and additional charges related to drugs and firearms.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Intoxicated Middle School Teaching Assistant Arrested After Student Accidentally Drinks Her Vodka, Mistaking It For Mountain Dew

    Intoxicated Middle School Teaching Assistant Arrested After Student Accidentally Drinks Her Vodka, Mistaking It For Mountain Dew

    A teaching assistant (TA) at a middle school in Georgia was arrested and fired after a student mistakenly drank her bottle of vodka, thinking it was Mountain Dew, per the NY Post. 

    The TA, Alexandra

    “Nicole”

    Lambert, 39, was let go from Morgan County Middle School after a student took a sip from her bottle, believing it to be soda. The student realized the mistake and reported it to another teacher, who then brought the issue to the principal’s attention. Lambert admitted that the bottle contained vodka but claimed it was brought to school accidentally. 

    Morgan County Sheriff’s deputies were called and conducted a breathalyzer test, which revealed Lambert’s blood-alcohol level to be 0.259, more than three times the legal limit for driving in Georgia. Lambert was subsequently arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, specifically public drunkenness. She was then booked at the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office Adult Detention Facility.

    Morgan County Charter Schools acknowledged the incident in a statement addressed to parents and guardians, adding that Lambert

    “is no longer employed with our district.”

    The district added,

    “The safety of our staff and students is paramount, and we take all incidents seriously… We have zero tolerance for any behavior that could jeopardize their well-being.” 

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • FedEx Donates Shoes To Over 200 Students At Atlanta Elementary School

    FedEx Donates Shoes To Over 200 Students At Atlanta Elementary School

    Over 200 students in metro Atlanta are ending the week with joy and fresh footwear, thanks to FedEx. Volunteers from the non-profit organization surprised the students at Heritage Elementary with brand-new shoes, as reported by WSBTV. 

    The volunteers from FedEx Cares were present to assist the children in tying their new shoelaces. This is all a part of a national non-profit called

    “Operation Warm.”

    “I’m Super duper excited, Ms. Parker! I’m getting new shoes! So we appreciate it,”

    one student said. The children were also given new socks from Atlanta-based Delta Airlines, reports note. 

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Louisiana Teacher Steps Down Amid Shocking Allegations Of Having Child With 17-Year-Old Student

    Louisiana Teacher Steps Down Amid Shocking Allegations Of Having Child With 17-Year-Old Student

    A Louisiana school teacher has stepped down after reports emerged claiming that she had a child with a 17-year-old student, according to The Post. 

    The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office received a complaint about an inappropriate relationship between the teacher and the student, prompting an investigation. Sheriff Daniel Edwards acknowledged the investigation but withheld further details due to the student’s age.

    “While we cannot share specific details regarding the investigation, we can confirm that the allegations were dealt with promptly, and the investigation process has been rigorous and thorough,”

    Edwards told WVUE.

    “This type of investigation is time-consuming and is being handled with great care. Under no circumstances will we be rushed for closure,”

    he added.

    No arrests have been made, police said.

    According to WDSU, the Tangipahoa Parish School System has confirmed that the teacher involved in the alleged improper relationship has resigned from her position.

    “The Tangipahoa Parish System has been made aware of allegations that involve a former employee of the District,”

    TPSS Superintendent Melissa M. Stilley told The Post in a statement.

    “As this matter involves confidential student and personnel issues, we are unable to comment further at this time, other than to confirm that student welfare is a priority of the School District and that an investigation is ongoing,”

    she said.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts? 

  • Teacher Arrested After Students Discover Methamphetamine In Her Hair Tie, Police Say

    Teacher Arrested After Students Discover Methamphetamine In Her Hair Tie, Police Say

    A middle school teacher in Indiana was arrested after students discovered methamphetamine hidden in her hair scrunchie, reports FOX News. Police also found a pouch of clean urine in her pants, which she had brought with her in anticipation of upcoming drug tests. 

    The incident occurred during a family fun night at Helfrich Park STEM Academy, where Sarah Duncan, a 35-year-old woman and parent of a student, was present. At the end of the event, around 6 p.m., Duncan took pictures with students in a photo booth, as noted in the affidavit. 

    “Both juveniles stated that Duncan let her hair down for the photo,”

    Evansville Police Department officers wrote.

    “After the photo, the juveniles cleaned up the area and located a blueish-colored velvet-type scrunchie with a white zipper on the table. They noticed the scrunchie was heavier than a typical scrunchie, they opened the zipper pouch and observed a glass vial that contained a white powdered substance that the two believed to be drugs along with a cut straw with white powder.”

    After the students discovered the methamphetamine in the hair scrunchie, they immediately informed another teacher who advised them to throw it away. This teacher secured the scrunchie in her classroom and informed the principal and assistant principal. On the other hand, two janitors reported that after the event, Duncan was seen desperately searching for a hair tie. 

    Police tested the scrunchie which reportedly tested positive for methamphetamine. Two days later, Duncan went to a clinic for a drug urine screening accompanied by the school’s deputy chief of staff and the police chief. However, her first two urine samples were too small and did not reach the appropriate temperature for testing. Duncan claimed to be clueless about why this was happening. During her third attempt, officers witnessed an unauthorized collection container fall from her shorts.

    “Duncan stated that she was not aware of the pouch/container in her shorts until after she was providing her second sample,”

    police wrote in their affidavit.

    Duncan was arrested and taken to Vanderburgh County Jail on charges of criminal possession and possession of drug paraphernalia. She has since been released on a $1,000 bond, with the condition that she attends a drug rehab program, according to the court clerk at Vanderburgh Superior Court who spoke to Fox News Digital.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Security Guard Brutally Shot In Head While Intervening In High School Football Game Brawl

    Security Guard Brutally Shot In Head While Intervening In High School Football Game Brawl

    A security guard was critically injured after being shot in the back of the head while intervening in a fight at a high school football game in Utica, NY, per the NY Post.

    The incident occurred in the parking lot of Thomas R. Proctor High School, just after 4 p.m. on Saturday. Video footage captured a group of around twelve individuals engaged in a brawl when at least two gunshots rang out. 

    One of the security guards attempting to separate the fighting parties was struck by a bullet, causing him to collapse. He was immediately transported to the hospital and is currently in critical condition. 

    Police Chief Mark Williams revealed that the violent group had been refused entry into the stadium moments before the shooting took place. The motive behind the altercation remains unclear, though authorities suspect gang involvement. 

    Authorities have arrested an 18-year-old man on suspicion of firing the gun, but they have not disclosed the details surrounding the events leading to the tragic incident. 

    This incident follows recent acts of violence during high school football games in Louisiana and Oklahoma, highlighting the disturbing trend of gun-related incidents at such events.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts? 

  • California School District Faces Lawsuit Over Policy Requiring Parental Notification For Student Gender Identity Or Pronoun Changes

    California School District Faces Lawsuit Over Policy Requiring Parental Notification For Student Gender Identity Or Pronoun Changes

    California‘s Attorney General, Rob Bonta, has filed a lawsuit against the Chino Valley Unified School District over a controversial policy that requires teachers to notify parents if their child changes their identity or pronouns, reports the Daily Mail. 

    Bonta claims that this

    “parental notification”

    policy is discriminatory and violates civil rights and privacy laws. The lawsuit argues that the policy puts transgender and gender-nonconforming students in

    “danger of ‘imminent, irreparable harm,’ by risking they’ll be outed in their household ‘before they’re ready.”

    The policy was discussed during a public meeting in July, where more than 80 community members, including students, teachers, parents, mental health professionals, and advocates, voiced their concerns and opposition. They argued that the policy would endanger transgender and gender nonconforming students, with some stating that it would threaten their safety and sense of belonging. Letters written by LGBTQ+ students highlighted the potential consequences of forced disclosure, including abuse, hate crimes, and even murder.

    The lawsuit seeks to discontinue the enforcement of the policy. Bonta also believes other Southern California districts with similar policies will be affected by the litigation. Bonta emphasized that the policy infringes on students’ rights.

    “It tramples on students’ rights,”

    he told ABC 7 News. 

    Under the policy, Chino Valley schools must inform parents in writing within three days if a student requests to be identified or treated as a gender different from what is recorded on official documents. Parents will also be notified if students participate in sex-segregated activities or use bathroom facilities that don’t align with their listed gender. The lawsuit is now in the hands of the San Bernardino County Superior Court, which will determine whether the practice should be immediately banned.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts? 

  • African American Students ‘Kindergarten Readiness’ Declines During COVID-19 Pandemic, Studies Show

    African American Students ‘Kindergarten Readiness’ Declines During COVID-19 Pandemic, Studies Show

    A recent study looked at literacy rates among African Americans and found that about 88% of African American adults in the United States have high literacy skills, which is a bit higher than the national average of 86%, per WordsRated. However, the rate for White Americans is even higher at around 90%.

    Thanks to better access to education, improved quality of schools, and government programs to address racial and economic inequalities, African American literacy has increased by 28% since the 1960s. 

    However, there are still some challenges. Even though African Americans make up only 12.1% of the population, they account for 23% of people with poor literacy skills. And there are gaps in education levels too. In 2019, about 84.2% of African Americans aged 25 and older had a high school diploma or higher. And only about a third of black adults aged 18-24 were enrolled in college.

    When it comes to childhood literacy, the disparities are even more noticeable. Black students often have fewer black teachers, and they don’t read as well as white students. There are also differences in access to books at home and participation in advanced classes.

    The COVID-19 pandemic has made things even harder. Kindergarten readiness for African American students dropped from 56% before the pandemic to 30% during it. Although there has been some recovery, with readiness increasing to 42%, black students still lag behind the general population.

    It’s important to address these disparities and make sure that everyone has the same opportunities for a good education. That way, African American students can succeed in reading and life.

    Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Rapper Rick Ross Life Will Be The Subject Of A New Law Class At Georgia State University

    Rapper Rick Ross Life Will Be The Subject Of A New Law Class At Georgia State University

    Rick Ross continues to make history as he now joins the list of hip-hop artists and entertainers inspiring college courses across the United States. Georgia State University Professor Mo Ivory plans to highlight Rick’s music career and business empire as part of her Legal Life Of series.

    The university’s website lists Ivory as an attorney and GSU’s Entertainment, Sports, and Media Law Initiative director. Rick will be part of the professor’s course study this fall semester at GSU’s College of Law. As a hip-hop enthusiast, Professor Ivory told Fox 5 that the course study aligns with the genre’s 50th anniversary, which just passed on Aug. 11. She said the timing is ideal to

    “study the career of a visionary like Rick Ross.”