John Huber
Accomack County Superintendent’s Firing Highlights MOU Failures and Safety Risks
Accomack County Superintendent’s Dismissal Highlights Critical School Safety Challenges The recent dismissal of Dr. Rhonda Hall, former superintendent of Accomack County Public Schools, shows the importance of clear communication and cooperation between schools and law enforcement. This Virginia district’s challenges echo those in Worcester County, Maryland, where tensions have similarly arisen over compliance with reporting …
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Worcester County Board of Education, District 5 Candidates Discuss Key Issues in Ocean Pines Debate
Worcester County Board of Education, District 5, Ocean Pines Interview/Debate The interview (or debate) aired on the Mike Bradley & the WGMD Morning Team radio show on Wednesday, October 23 at about 8:15 am. The debate was focused on the perspectives of two candidates for Board of Education in District 5, Ocean Pines. The candidates …
Free Speech or Hate Speech? Parents Fight Ban on Transgender Athlete Protests at High School Games
In a recent case that touches on free speech and student athletics, a federal judge in Concord, New Hampshire, declined a request from a group of parents to wear pink wristbands marked with “XX” to silently protest transgender girls playing in high school soccer matches. The wristbands, symbolizing the female chromosome pair, were worn by …
Georgia School Shooting: Missed Opportunities and the Importance of School-SRO Collaboration
The tragic school shooting in Georgia has once again brought to light serious concerns about the interplay between school administrators, law enforcement, and safety protocols. While the details of the case are still emerging, there are critical elements in the way the situation unfolded that raise questions about missed opportunities and preventable outcomes. These insights …
Teacher Exodus: Arizona’s Alarming Attrition Crisis and the Policies That Missed the Mark
The teaching profession is facing a crisis of attrition, with numerous educators leaving the field each year. A recent survey by the Arizona Department of Education sheds light on the key reasons behind this troubling trend, highlighting issues such as burnout, lack of respect, and student behavior problems as primary drivers. Burnout at the Forefront …
Parents Furious, Lawsuit Filed: 11-year-old daughter forced to share bed with a biological male on School Trip
A federal lawsuit has been filed against Jeffco Public Schools in Colorado by Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) on behalf of three families, igniting a heated debate over constitutional rights, parental authority, and school policies on gender identity. The lawsuit centers on a controversial incident that occurred in June 2023, and it raises questions about the …
From Empty Threats to Tragedy: Are We Letting Kids Off the Hook Too Easily?
In the aftermath of tragedies like the recent Apalachee High School shooting, where a 14-year-old student killed four and injured nine, a familiar debate resurfaces. On one side, we hear the argument that children and teens are still maturing, that their brains aren’t fully developed, and they should not face the harshest consequences for their …
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Cell Phones in School Crises: A Dangerous Distraction or Essential Lifeline?
The ongoing debate about whether cell phones should be allowed in schools during emergencies has been reignited by recent incidents such as the tragic shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia. In this event, two teachers and two students lost their lives, and nine others were injured. A viral text message exchange between a student …
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Administrative Missteps or Unavoidable Tragedy? Why School Officials Are Now Under Fire After the Apalachee High School Shooting
In the aftermath of tragedies like the recent shooting at Apalachee High School, the instinctive reaction is to ask one question: Could it have been prevented? Many are now pointing fingers at the school administration, suggesting that if they had acted faster, four lives might have been saved and nine others spared from injury. But …
Worcester Sheriff Raised the Alarm in 2023 About Not Reporting: Montgomery County Now Faces the Same Hidden School Safety Crisis
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is facing growing concerns over how serious incidents are reported within its schools. During the 2023-2024 school year, only 130 fights were documented, a figure that raised eyebrows among both school board members and staff. Peter Moran, MCPS Chief of Schools, expressed skepticism, noting that the number seemed low compared …