Indiana State

Malvern, PA

In February, Patrice Motz, a veteran Spanish teacher at Great Valley Middle School in Malvern, Pennsylvania, was warned by another teacher that problems were brewing. Some eighth-graders at Motz's public school had created fake TikTok accounts impersonating teachers, and Motz, who had never used TikTok before, created the accounts. She...

School shaken as students target teacher on TikTok

If you are looking for a great way to teach music lessons to your middle school students, you’re in the right place! We have 6 music activities for middle schoolers that are so much fun. These creative ideas will make learning musical rhythms and other important music lessons through engaging activities. Kids won’t even know they are learning!

Music Activities for Middle School Students

TIME

We are in a new wave of public school closures. Yours could be next, write Jessica Alcantara and Laura Petty.

Project 2025’s Plan to Eliminate Public Schools Has Already Started

Edmond, OK

Editor's note: This article was originally published on October 30, 2022. It has since been updated. It is definitely a moment of celebration for immigrants when they manage to get U.S. citizenship, especially with the difficulties many immigrants of color have had in gaining naturalization. A heartwarming video has gained attention after it was posted on Reddit's popular subreddit r/MadeMeSmile recently and garnered about 50,000 upvotes in just one day. The video, titled, "Students and staff at an Oklahoma elementary school lined the hallways to cheer for their school cafeteria manager who passed her test to become a U.S. citizen," showcased the cafeteria manager carrying a small U.S. flag and tearing up as students of the school cheered her for the accomplishment.

Students and staff cheer their school cafeteria manager who passed her test to become a US citizen

Florida State

The Independent

Satanists are volunteering to fill vacancies across Florida schools after Ron DeSantis signed a new law pushing for more religion in education.A state law went into effect last week allowing for “additional counseling and support to students” from outside organizations to fill staff shortages – including from religious groups.The Florida initiative allows chaplains to serve as public school counselors as more states aim to embed Christianity into public school environments.Without the bill, DeSantis – who was brought up in a staunchly Catholic household – said that “you’re basically saying that God has no place [on campus],” adding “That’s wrong”.Members of...

Satanists volunteer in Florida schools after DeSantis’ ‘more God in classroom’ bill

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Maryland State

Educators call third grade the "gateway" to higher level reading comprehension, which is why the state considering a plan to hold back third graders who don't meet reading standards. Photo by Getty Images. A proposed literacy policy in Maryland could have third-grade students held back for a year if they...

Maryland could join other states to retain third graders with low reading proficiency

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Entrepreneur

Maria Washington and her husband Aaron realized they were on to something.

Her Son Struggled In School. After Helping Him Become an 'A' Student, She Started a Business to Replicate Their Success.

Alameda, CA

Alameda Post

The unthinkable has happened. Again. A gunman has taken multiple lives. The difference this time? It happened here, in Alameda. We are an island, both physically and psychologically. I spend a lot of time explaining to people that our focus is Alameda, and Alameda alone, so our coverage doesn’t usually include stories as horrific as this one.

It Happened Again. Here.

Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Sturgis, MI

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Karla Marie Speaks

During a chilly foggy night on November 30th, 2018, 23-year-old Brittany Nichole Shank vanished without a trace, leaving behind a community puzzled and a family heartbroken. Her story is one of struggle, hope, and unanswered questions that continue to haunt those who knew her.

6-Year-Old Michigan Cold Case: The 2018 Disappearance of Brittany Shank

USA TODAY

Back to school already? This time of year always sneaks up. Check out these school supply sales and keep this list handy as you're shopping for kids.

Back-to-school supplies for students of any age: Parents, consult this list

Polk County, FL

Winter Haven, FL

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) reports that at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Friday, July 12, a 19-year-old named Henry Maynard caused a deputy-involved shooting in Winter Haven, Florida, at the Oakwood Estates neighborhood near Spirit Lake Road.

Enraged Over Candy Bar, Florida Man T-Bones Cop Car, Attacks Deputy, Causes Shooting

Cluster Springs, VA

Cheryl E Preston

WDBJ7 reports there is an update from the Halifax County Sheriff's Office on a teenage girl reported missing on Wednesday morning. Makinzie Page Shelton, 13, appears to have left alone with only a few personal items.

Halifax authorities have a detailed update on missing teen Mackinzie Page Shelton

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

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Setting Your Middle School Student Up for Success

INDIANA – The transition to middle school can be intimidating yet exciting for students and parents. As young adolescents gain independence and face more responsibilities, it...

Setting Your Middle School Student Up for Success

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