Student attacks teacher, says he was the “closest he could find”

Franklin Twp., IN

A 16-year old student told police he was in an “angry mood” when he punched a teacher in the face.  The angry mood was due to punishment he received at home for a previous school incident.

The teacher was examined at a clinic for jaw pain.

Student attacks teacher, says he was the "closest he could find"

Franklin Twp., IN

A 16-year old student told police he was in an “angry mood” when he punched a teacher in the face.  The angry mood was due to punishment he received at home for a previous school incident.

The teacher was examined at a clinic for jaw pain.

Root the Box claims responsibility for hacking the Univ. of VA.’s website

Charlottesville, VA

An investigation has begun by the University of Virginia’s police department into the hacking of their website.

No classified or personal information was affected, nor was the email system.

A group called “Root the Box” has claimed responsibility.

Root the Box claims responsibility for hacking the Univ. of VA.’s website

Charlottesville, VA

An investigation has begun by the University of Virginia’s police department into the hacking of their website.

No classified or personal information was affected, nor was the email system.

A group called “Root the Box” has claimed responsibility.

A hammer attack, really?

Harwood, Maryland

While not related to schools, this story exemplifies the use of a hammer in an assault, which has happened in schools.  Being aware of the various weapons people use to assault each other can help educators prepare for the liklihood of their use in schools.

Schools, after all, are microcosms of the community around them.

A gun on school campus?

Gun on Elementary School Campus

A man was arrested and charged after carrying a Civil War rifle across school grounds on his way to a pawn shop.  Parents saw the man with the rifle and notified the police.