One month after school started, 10 people in Knox County are charged with threatening behavior at school, according to prosecutors
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Knox County has just started the 2024-2025 school year, with ten people facing charges for making threats at schools. In addition, the school system and Knox County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday they are investigating even more…
Trussville voters reject tax increase for new school projects
A proposed tax increase in the city of Trussville was defeated by a final vote of 3,085 against and 2,234 in favor. Voter turnout was much higher than expected. The proposed change would raise the homeowner tax rate, increasing the…
New Bedford area schools introduce new cell phone rules for classroom use
District 186 students can use Yondr bags this school year The Springfield School Board is considering purchasing Yondr bags to lock away students’ phones during the school day. When students return to Global Learning Charter Public School in New Bedford…
Fairfield introduces new speed limit zones near schools
Fairfield has implemented new speed limit zones throughout the city ahead of the new school year. Police say the state-approved new “school zones with a 20 mph speed limit” will be in effect on certain roads on school days. The…
Phone-free pilot program in Fairfax County public schools
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Virginia (DC News Now) – The start of the 2024-2025 school year should bring fewer distractions for students at several schools participating in a cellphone-free pilot program. Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) said the goals of the initiative,…
Practicing several sports at the same time can pay off
Multiple sports Dr. Murphy says that participating in multiple sports helps build endurance, balance and range of motion, among other things. For example, a child might run cross country in the fall and play baseball in the spring. “They strengthen…
