When Students Throw Crayons At Their Teachers

They get in trouble down in the Sunshine State:(Don't miss the video if you go!)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A north Florida teenager is facing serious charges Friday morning for throwing a crayon at his teacher.Taewon Little, 14, admitted he threw the crayon at his teacher at the Philip Randolph Academy in Jacksonville, but doesn't believe he should be charged with a crime. Little faced a judge for

The Teddy Bear That Blasphemed

Did you hear about the British teacher who went to Sudan in order to teach and found herself in a heap of trouble?It probably seemed like the most innocent of ideas to the newly arrived teacher from England, still settling into life in the Sudanese capital Khartoum. She asked her class of six- and seven-year-olds to dress up and name a teddy bear, and keep a diary of his outings. She hoped it

Let's Carnival!

The 147th edition of The Carnival of Education (hosted this week by Matt-a-matical Thinking.) has opened the midway for your educational pleasure!Don't forget to complete your educational experience by checking out the 100th edition (woot!) of The Carnival of Homeschooling.--------------------------See our latest entries.

Why We Don't Give Money To The American Red Cross

As if a cool half-million dollar salary wasn't enough, Red Cross president Mark W. Everson just had to stick his hand up someone's into the moral cookie-jar: Red Cross President and CEO Mark W. Everson has stepped down after revelations he was "engaged in a personal relationship with a subordinate employee," the organization announced Tuesday.The Red Cross Board of Governors asked for and

Carnival Entries Are Due!

Entries for the 147th edition of The Carnival Of Education (Hosted this week by Matt-a-matical Thinking.) are due. Please email them to: mbardoe (at) att (dot) net . (Or, easier yet, use this handy submission form.) Submissions should be received no later than 11:59 PM (Eastern) 8:59 PM (Pacific) Today. Contributions should include your site's name, the title of the post, and the post's URL if

Beauty School Dropouts Make Nasty

Isn't there anything that these 7 ft tall beauties won't do in order to win a title and later get to marry a multi-millionaire? SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- Beauty pageant organizers were investigating Sunday who doused a contestant's evening gowns with pepper spray and spiked her makeup, causing her to break out in hives.Beauty queen Ingrid Marie Rivera beat 29 rivals to become the island's

Sunday School For Atheists?

Yes indeedy in tony Palo Alto, California:On Sunday mornings, most parents who don't believe in the Christian God, or any god at all, are probably making brunch or cheering at their kids' soccer game, or running errands or, with luck, sleeping in. Without religion, there's no need for church, right?Maybe. But some nonbelievers are beginning to think they might need something for their children. "

Today's Non Sequitur: San Fran's Bohemian Intolerance

San Francisco has long touted itself as the sort of Bohemian place where non-conformity isn't just tolerated by the populace, but downright expected. At least as long as the non-conformity meets certain Politikally Korrect expectations. When traditional values are involved, many of those self-styled bohemians who inhabit the City by the Bay can be downright intolerant.For example. These are the

Getting Noosed

Joanne Jacobs has the skinny on how the noose has been affecting several denizens of the EduWorld.Gives new meaning to the term "hang'em high."

The Watcher's Council Has Spoken!

Each and every week, Watcher of Weasels sponsors a contest among posts from the Conservative side of the 'Sphere. The winning entries are determined by a jury of 12 writers (and The Watcher) known as "The Watchers Council."The Council has met and cast their ballots for last week's submitted posts. Council Member Entries: In a tie vote in which the Watcher cast the deciding ballot, Cheat Seeking

Thanksgiving 2007

Another Thankgiving has rolled around at last.We've a lot to be thankful for.Every day above ground is good.Sure beats the alternative.We hope that you and yours are well this Thanksgiving Day.

EduDecision 2008: Obama's $18 Billion EduFix?

Presidential contender (and would be She-Dragon Hillary slayer) Barack Obama is making some noise regarding public education: MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Presidential contender Barack Obama on Tuesday called for a $18 billion education plan that he said would fix mistakes his chief Democratic rivals made when they approved President Bush's "No Child Left Behind" effort.The Illinois Democrat

Non Sequitur: Oily Men

Yesterday, the price of oil closed at a record high of $98.03 per barrel. It is trading for over $99.00 as of this morning.Just in time for the holidays.With a so-called "Texas" Oil Man in charge, should anybody find this surprising in Today's America?Where's the accountability?Come to think of it, while we're on the subject of holding people accountable... when was the last time any of

Please Pass The Thanksgiving Carnival!

The 146th edition of The Carnival of Education (hosted this week by NYC Educator) has reserved a place at the table especially for you. Enjoy your EduMeal!Don't forget to complete your educational experience by checking out this week's edition of The Carnival of Homeschooling.--------------------------See our latest entries.

I (Never) Saw Elvis!

Even though some of us here in EduLand may doubt that the King is dead, what is certain is that his museum is alive and well!

Carnival Entries Are Due!

Entries for the 146th edition of The Carnival Of Education (Hosted this week by NYC Educator.) are due. Please email them to: nyceducator [at] gmail [dot] com . (Or, easier yet, use this handy submission form.) Submissions should be received no later than 6:00 PM (Eastern) 3:00 PM (Pacific) Today. Contributions should include your site's name, the title of the post, and the post's URL if possible

The Watcher's Council Has Spoken!

Each and every week, Watcher of Weasels sponsors a contest among posts from the Conservative side of the 'Sphere. The winning entries are determined by a jury of 12 writers (and The Watcher) known as "The Watchers Council."The Council has met and cast their ballots for last week's submitted posts. Council Member Entries: Joshuapundit earned the most votes with 'Land For Peace', American Style.

Extra Credit Reading: Saturday, November 17, 2007

What's in a last name? Read all about how the all-American last name is undergoing change.This is just tragic: A woman dies in her apartment and days later her twin babies are found alongside their mother's decaying body. But that wasn't the worst...

Carnivalicious!

The 145th midway of The Carnival of Education (hosted this week by Edspresso) has opened-up its turnstiles for your educational pleasure.Round-out your educational experience by checking out what the homies are up to over at the "thankful" edition of The Carnival of Homeschooling.--------------------------See our latest entries.

Foreign Students In America: They're Back!

After the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, many foreign university students decided to stay home instead of pursuing the academic dreams in our institutions of higher learning. Some six years later, they're remembering the value of an American college degree in the international marketplace:WASHINGTON (AFP) — Fueled by Asia, foreign student enrollment in US higher education institutions

Calling All Carnival Entries!

Entries for the 145th edition of The Carnival Of Education (Hosted this week by the folks over at Edspresso.) are due. Please email them to: edspresso [at] edreform [dot] com . (Or, easier yet, use this handy submission form.) Submissions should be received no later than 3:00 PM (Eastern) 12:00 PM (Pacific) Today. Contributions should include your site's name, the title of the post, and the

The Watcher's Council Has Spoken!

Each and every week, Watcher of Weasels sponsors a contest among posts from the Conservative side of the 'Sphere. The winning entries are determined by a jury of 12 writers (and The Watcher) known as "The Watchers Council."The Council has met and cast their ballots for last week's submitted posts. Council Member Entries: Big Lizards finished in first place with Courts v. Terrorism = Wile E.

Carnival Entries Are Due!

Entries for the 144th edition of The Carnival Of Education (Hosted this week by the Rightwing Prof over at Rightwing Nation.) are due. Please email them to: bondc [at] rightwingnation [dot] com . (Or, easier yet, use this handy submission form.) Submissions should be received no later than 6:00 PM (Eastern) 3:00 PM (Pacific) Today. Contributions should include your site's name, the title of the

Semiannual Stupidity

Once again, just about all of us Americans have had to go through the twice-yearly hassle of changing the clocks. Only this time around, there is some talk that this minor annoyance may be hazardous to the health of pedestrians. And that includes many kids who walk to and from school: This weekend is the time to turn back those clocks, and according to two scientists, time to be extra careful