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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
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Davenport Schools Foundation awards 58 scholarships to seniors
The Davenport Schools Foundation has awarded 58 scholarships totaling $106,300 to deserving seniors from the Davenport Community School District (DCSD,) according to a news release. These scholarships are aimed at supporting the students' post-secondary education endeavorsand are made possible through the contributions of donors committed to investing in the future of students within the district. 'We recognize that the cost of higher education can be a significant hurdle for many students. By awarding scholarships today, we're not only easing that financial strain but also empowering our graduates to pursue a lifelong journey of learning. We're proud to have the support of the Davenport Schools Foundation in making this possible,' said DCSD Superintendent TJ Schneckloth. The scholarships, awarded by the Davenport Schools Foundation, reflect a commitment toempowering students and ensuring access to educational opportunities that foster personaland professional growth. By investing in these students, the Foundation aims to nurture acommunity of lifelong learners who will contribute positively to society. 'The Davenport Schools Foundation congratulates all of our scholarship recipients; we arehonored to support their future success. We are extremely grateful for the generosity of themany donors that have endowed these scholarships and entrusted the Foundation with thedifficult, but rewarding task of selecting the awardees out of so many talented applicants. DSFis committed to providing otherwise unavailable resources, including scholarships, to helpDCSD students reach their full potential,' said DSF Board President Tim Chen. READ THE LIST OF SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS HERE. Davenport-Foundation-scholarships-2025Download Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
A 6-Year-Old Faced Slurs and Violence. Then She Got Punished.
A 6-year-old Black girl was called a monkey, the N-word, and physically assaulted by her classmates at Ashford Park Elementary School in DeKalb County, according to a federal civil rights lawsuit filed earlier this year. The lawsuit alleges an incident where she dodged a desk thrown at her by another student but was later given a behavioral demerit by the teacher for moving out of her seat during class. Albenis Treminio and Cathea Simelton-Treminio, the parents of the DeKalb County first-grader, say teachers and administrators at their daughter's school purposefully turned a blind eye while their 6-year-old was targeted by bullies in her class. Claiming the district failed to act since the bullying and racial harassment began in September 2023, now Simelton-Treminio is suing the DeKalb County School District on behalf of her daughter for alleged civil rights violations. In the court filing, Simelton-Treminio alleges the district refused to discipline students who repeatedly verbally and physically harassed her child. Simelton-Treminio says she requested a safety plan for her daughter once the bullying began, but the school never implemented one. 'This is systemic, it is ongoing, and we weren't the first family to experience these issues,' Simelton-Treminio told WSBTV earlier this week. A spokesperson for the school district said the following in an email statement to Capital B Atlanta: 'The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students and employees. District and school leaders actively promote a culture of professionalism and respect, aiming to create and maintain learning environments free from bullying, threats, or intimidation for all students, staff, and families. It is the longstanding practice of DCSD not to comment on potential or pending litigation.' The family lives in Brookhaven, where the median household income is $167,266, more than double DeKalb County's median income. Although the school district as a whole is 55% Black, Ashford Park Elementary is 11% Black, which is in line with Brookhaven's 12% Black population. Tense racial relations are not new in DeKalb schools. The district was under judicial oversight for more than 20 years, ending in 1996 when a federal district court judge decided it had adequately desegregated its schools. Since first lodging her complaints with the school, Simelton-Treminio said she has received a number of threatening anonymous emails suggesting her family move. She said she has also been barred from entering the school building. In addition to asking for damages and attorney fees, Simelton-Treminio is asking the court to issue an injunction on her ban from the school building so she can observe her daughter in the classroom. The law firm representing Simelton-Treminio did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The post A 6-Year-Old Faced Slurs and Violence. Then She Got Punished. appeared first on Capital B News - Atlanta.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Parents sue after they say 6-year-old daughter was racially attacked at school: ‘It's disturbing'
Cathea and Albenis Terminio say their 6-year-old daughter has had to endure severe racial bullying at Ashford Park Elementary School. 'This is systemic, this is ongoing, and we weren't the first family to experience these issues,' Cathea said. The lawsuit filed on their behalf against the DeKalb County School District claims the bullying began in 2023, when a white student started calling their daughter the 'N-word' and a monkey. 'It's disturbing,' they said. The Treminios told Channel 2's investigative reporter Ashli Lincoln that the bullying escalated to physical attacks. A September 2023 incident details when a student stomped on her daughter's hand. There was another incident where a student threw a desk at Treminio's daughter. TRENDING STORIES: Cobb Co. teacher, wife accused of denying their children food and bathroom, confining them Judge approves request to move trial of Colin Gray, father of Apalachee High shooting suspect State health department confirms new measles case in Georgia The suit also details a 2024 incident, where a group of students dragged her daughter by the hair, scratched her face while yelling 'attack'. 'It has to stop. This is not acceptable,' Cathea Terminio said. The mother said school administrators did little to address the bullying. 'I immediately asked for a safety plan, which to date, we never received a specific, comprehensive safety plan for our child,' Cathea Terminio told Lincoln. In 2024, when attempting to get an update on the safety plan from administrators at the school, she said security told her she had to leave, and she was issued a no trespassing order. 'We've been prohibited from communicating with her teachers,' Cathea Terminio said. To make matters worse, Cathea said she began receiving anonymous emails threatening her family. She told Lincoln, the emails read: 'Get out, leave now, you're not wanted we don't want you here'. Another email read in part: 'If you wanted to be at a school that's more diverse, maybe you shouldn't have moved to this neighborhood.' Cathea Terninio filed a police report with Brookhaven police and said they were able to trace one email to California and another to China. Dekalb County Schools sent Lincoln a statement, saying: 'The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students and employees. District and school leaders actively promote a culture of professionalism and respect, aiming to create and maintain learning environments free from bullying, threats, or intimidation for all students, staff, and families. 'It is the longstanding practice of DCSD not to comment on potential or pending litigation.'
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Yahoo
Students charged after fight with DeKalb County teacher
Multiple students were arrested and charged after a fight with a teacher, school officials said. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] According to the DeKalb County School District, on Tuesday, multiple students reportedly started a fight with a teacher at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. High School. Three students have been charged with battery and disrupting public school for their involvement. Following DCSD protocol, the teacher, whose identity was not released, has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. TRENDING STORIES: 'Whites only,' 'colored only' signs posted in Rockdale elementary school Caregiver accused of buying Shein outfits, paying bills with Alzheimer's patient's credit card Man pretending to make DoorDash delivery tries breaking into woman's apartment School officials said all other laws and violations found in the DCSD Code of Student Conduct handbook will be fully enforced to address the incident. The investigation is ongoing. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
This is what metro school districts are saying about immigration crackdown across Georgia
Over the weekend, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents began targeted arrest operations across the Atlanta metro and the rest of the country. Under new federal immigration policies, ICE agents are allowed to go into schools and churches to arrest illegal immigrants, a change from the Biden administration that had once deemed them safe spaces. We checked with several metro school districts about this weekend's actions, and this is what they sent us: Atlanta Public Schools: 'The safety, well-being and educational success of every student enrolled in Atlanta Public Schools is our top priority. In light of recent changes in federal policy around immigration and school protections, we want to reiterate our stance surrounding access to students while they are in school and the rights of students to attend school. 'All children have the Constitutional right to access a K-12 education and receive fair and equitable treatment. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects the privacy of all students. Atlanta Public Schools is committed to maintaining the privacy and protection of every child in our district, regardless of immigration or citizenship status. 'School and district leadership have been reminded of this position and provided specific guidance on interacting with federal immigration officials should any situations arise. We are committed to supporting each of our students and families and ensuring they experience a safe and welcoming learning environment.' Cobb County Schools: 'Based on the state's reporting guidelines, we do verify residence of students in Cobb County and do not collect or report immigration status of students. We have and will continue to follow the law.' RELATED STORIES: Georgia lawmakers split along party lines over ICE targeted operations Metro Caribbean and African immigrants fear deportation following targeted operations Immigration attorneys say they are getting inundated with phone calls after weekend ICE actions ICE launches 'targeted operations' in metro Atlanta DeKalb County: 'The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is committed to the safety and success of all students. In line with federal law, DCSD upholds every child's right to a public education, complies with legal requirements, and protects student privacy. To better serve our community, DCSD is awaiting additional guidance on immigration issues from federal and state authorities.' Gwinnett County: 'In Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS), the safety, security, and well-being of our students are our top priorities. Although the federal government has made changes in the way it will enforce immigration policies, as always, GCPS remains committed to upholding the dignity, rights, and safety of each and every student. We will continue to follow our school safety protocols and state and federal laws and ensure the proper execution of judicial orders that clearly define who is authorized to contact students during the school day.' Rockdale County: 'Rockdale County Public Schools is committed to following all federal and state laws regarding students. Board Policy JBCA (Resident Students) states that 'the school system is not responsible for making determinations regarding students' immigration and visa status.'
