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NEWS ABOUT: school violence

school violence stories: 3 news summaries

 First-Grader 
 With Camp Knife 
 Back in School 

Board shortens punishment from 45 days to 3

Oct 14, 09 12:14 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Delaware first-grader suspended for bringing a camping knife to school is welcome to return after the school board amended its zero-tolerance policy. Zachary Christie was to spend 45 days at an alternative school; now, kindergarten and 1st-grade students with a “dangerous instrument”—a blade less than 3... More »

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school • suspension • Delaware • elementary school • school board • school violence • knife • zero-tolerance • Zachary Christie

Family Sues School in NY Bully Battle

Boy posted video on YouTube urging teens to stop violence

Jun 15, 08 6:55 PM CDT
(Newser) - Bullied at school, a Long Island teenager posted an anti-violence video on YouTube that racked up more than 15,000 hits. The 7-minute montage by Patrick Kohlmann, 13, urges kids to stop fighting, but it didn't solve his problem. Now Patrick's parents are suing the school for failing to help... More »

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YouTube • school • death threats • lawsuit • school violence

Third-Graders
in Ga. Plotted
to Kill Teacher

Students, angry over scolding, are too
young to be charged

Apr 1, 08 4:18 PM CDT
(Newser) - A group of third-graders in Georgia plotted to kill their teacher before another classmate told authorities, reports the Florida Times Union. Police confiscated a broken steak knife, handcuffs, and duct tape from the kids, who apparently were angry because the teacher scolded a girl for standing on a chair. The... More »

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Georgia • school violence • murder plot • teacher

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