Denver Mayor Mike Johnston on Tuesday vetoed a new law to expand access to needle exchanges, one day after the measure was passed by the City Council. Johnston described the ordinance as “the wrong solution at the wrong time” in a letter to the City Council released by his office Tuesday night. “I support harm … Read more
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has announced that the 2024 matric results release date is Monday, 13 January 2025. Here is a look at the top achieving schools in the 2023 exams. Key dates and timelines for the 2024 results Ms Siviwe Gwarube, National Assembly Minister of Basic Education, will announce the outcome of the examinations on … Read more
The full letter sent to parents and guardians by the school reads: “As we start a new year, we are reinforcing and reminding pupils of our expectations around behaviour and uniform. “We expect our uniform to be worn correctly in all areas of the school, and this applies from when children arrive until departure. “Up … Read more
Michelle Villanueva’s son was just 11 when Douglas County school resource officers handcuffed him and put him in a patrol car, leaving the sixth-grader for two hours before booking the boy, who has autism, into juvenile jail for poking a classmate with a pencil. After the August 2019 incident, Villanueva no longer felt comfortable sending … Read more
Dec 19, 2024 07:36 PM IST The CBSE has announced it will issue show-cause notices to schools found breaching regulations and is considering legal action against the offenders. In a move to uphold educational standards, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted surprise inspections at 29 schools across six regions, including Delhi. The inspections … Read more
A GIRL who was shot dead after her female classmate opened fire at their school has been identified with her family paying tribute. Natalie Rupnow, 15, gunned down students and teachers at the Abundant Life Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday. 10 Student Rubi Patricia Vergara, 14, of Madison, was killed in the shootingCredit: … Read more
A 15-YEAR-OLD has been named as the student who allegedly shot and killed a teacher and a pupil at a private Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, police confirmed. Three people are dead and six more injured after a student named Natalie Rupnow allegedly opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School on Monday morning. 3 An … Read more
Dec 09, 2024 06:03 PM IST The schools that received the show cause notice are asked to respond within 30 days from the date of issue of the notice. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in an official notice informed that 34 schools were issued show cause notice as they did not abide by … Read more
A DISGRACED ex-head girl who forged her headmistress’ will to pocket her £4.2m fortune has been slapped with a £200,000 fine. Leigh Voysey, 45, has also been left with a criminal record after being convicted of fraud and forgery at the High Court. 4 Leigh Voysey was allegedly favoured by headmistress Maureen RennyCredit: Champion News … Read more
When Gemma Bentley walked down the aisle to marry the man of her dreams with her two daughters as bridesmaids, it was a bittersweet moment. While Gemma beamed at finding happiness with future husband Ben, there was one person missing from the celebrations. 10 Gemma’s wedding day was “bittersweet”Credit: Supplied 10 Honey took her own … Read more
