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Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
East Middle School in Aurora lifts lockdown after reports of shots fired nearby
DENVER (KDVR) — Aurora police say there are no injuries reported as officers investigate a call of shots fired near East Middle School, which resulted in the school being placed on lockdown. The call came in to the department at about 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, with the shots fired reported near the intersection of 13th Avenue and Fraser Street. Free on Your TV • New FOX31+ App for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV East Middle School was placed on lockdown 'out of an abundance of caution for the safety of students and staff,' according to the Aurora Police Department. The lockdown was lifted as of 4:30 p.m. and the school said that it would begin a controlled release of the students. The agency reported a large police presence in the area for an active, ongoing investigation. FOX31 has a crew on the way to learn more information about this incident, such as if there was any property damage and if there are suspects. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
08-05-2025
- CBS News
Aurora shots fired call causes lockdown at nearby East Middle School
Aurora's East Middle School was placed on lockdown Thursday afternoon after police received reports of shots fired nearby. Authorities said the incident happened at the intersection of 13th Avenue and Fraser Street around 3:30 p.m. No injuries were reported in the incident. The middle school was reportedly placed on lockdown out of an abundance of caution. School officials said they are working to transition out of lockdown so students can be dismissed. This is a developing story. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Golden Apple Award: Dan Walsh, East Middle School
In an Erie middle school classroom that is a melting pot of the world, we find this week's JET 24 PennWest University Golden Apple award-winning teacher. Dan Walsh teaches English as a second language to students from all over the world at East Middle School in Erie. The city has a large population of refugee and immigrant students. Ironically, English is the only language Walsh speaks. He says some forms of communication are international. 'A smile is a universal language, so is a tear. 'You have a lot of empathy for the different things these students have been through and you're just there for them and consistent with them. Every single day. And they need somebody like that,' he said. Mr. Walsh has been teaching school for 18 years. But he didn't go to college to be a teacher. 'I wanted to do community recreation programs and work with students, work with children through that kind of avenue,' he said, 'And I decided maybe teaching was a better call.' He admits that decision came with encouragement from his wife, who is also a teacher. And he couldn't be happier for his career decision. 'Honestly, I love my job. I told my kids if I won the lottery, I'd be back to work the next day. I love working with this population, with their families, helping these students find their way here. It's been extremely enjoyable,' he what a difference it's made in the life of this week's student nominator, Hadeel Alkasabra, who came here from Syria just a year ago. 'I love Mr. Walsh because he helped me a lot. Mr. Walsh is an amazing person. Thank you, Mr. Walsh, for everything!' she said with excitement. PennWest University early childhood education professor, Mary Jo Melvin PhD, who attends every Golden Apple Award presentation, said of Mr. Walsh, 'I think he's always going to be a hero in her heart and for that reason, he's definitely deserving of this week Golden Apple.'Like all Golden Apple teachers, Walsh received a financial gift of $250 from Big Ideas Learning, a locally based national math textbook company. 'It's so much about relationships and inspiration and care for the child. and Mr. Walsh exemplifies that and for us to be able to support that and to give a little something so he can provide more resources for these experiences he has for the students; it's such an honor and blessing for us to do so,' said Damon Finazzo of Big Ideas. To nominate your favorite teacher for a Golden Apple Award, Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Joplin School District starts peer learning summit for educators
JOPLIN, Mo. — The Joplin School District has launched its first ever peer-to-peer learning opportunity for educators. The 'Joplin Connect Summit' highlights teachers already on staff – and how they can share their experience with others. Sessions Friday involved things like math – software – and the role technology plays in schools. Having the expert within the school district also means it's easier to follow up if there are questions down the road. 'They're within walking distance for everyone in the building. Or an email. Or a quick phone call. It's going to build that community you want in a high school, and that's the secondary part,' said JHS Principal Dr. Randy Oliver. Middle and high school staff members were part of sessions at the high school – while pre and elementary teachers worked out of East Middle School and Soaring Heights Elementary. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
8th grader who sat for Pledge of Allegiance told she should ‘go back to your country' by teacher
An 8th grader who refused to stand during the Pledge of Allegiance says she was told she should 'go back to your country' by a teacher. Danielle Khalaf, 14, a student at East Middle School in Plymouth, Michigan, said that she did not want to stand on January 10 because of 'what's happening in Palestine.' 'After the Pledge was over the teacher addressed the class and said that anyone that was sitting down was being very disrespectful to soldiers, to America,' Khalaf told 7 News Detroit. The teenager said that she went to speak to her teacher after class to explain her reasons but claims she was told: 'Since you live in this country and enjoy its freedom, if you don't like it, you should go back to [your] country.' 'I was sobbing, and I ran out of the room crying,' Khalaf said in an interview. The Independent has contacted Plymouth-Canton Community Schools for comment. Khalaf and her father, Jacob Khalaf, joined a press conference given by the Arab American Civil Rights League about the incident Thursday. 'As a father, it was heartbreaking to see my daughter come home in tears because of what she had to deal with in school,' her father said. 'Danielle was exercising her constitutional right when she chose to remain seated during the Pledge of Allegiance. Instead of respecting her decision, the teacher humiliated her in front of her classmates and peers. 'And made a deeply offensive comment, essentially telling my daughter that she does not belong to this country. My daughter, an American citizen, being told she does not belong to this country.' The organization said it was demanding action after the 8th grader was 'publicly humiliated in class for exercising her constitutional right to remain seated' during the Pledge. 'What happened to Danielle is a failure of the system to protect our children. Educators should uplift, not humiliate students,' said Nabih Ayd, the organization's founder. In a statement to 7 News, the school said it had taken 'appropriate action' but added it could not share specific details about the teacher. 'We want to be clear that discrimination in any form is not tolerated by Plymouth-Canton Community Schools and is taken very seriously,' the statement said. 'The district became aware of this incident after it occurred. As with all complaints, an investigation was conducted, and appropriate action was taken in alignment with district policies and procedures. Because this is a personnel matter, we are unable to share specific details regarding the employee involved.' It added that 'restorative practices' between Khalaf and the teacher had been facilitated. Khalaf's father has called for the teacher to be fired.
