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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Liberty County teacher in top 5 for Fla. Teacher of the Year award
LIBERTY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Liberty County's teacher of the year is now one of Florida's top five teachers of the year. The Florida Department of Education announced on Monday that Katy Jo Harrison has been chosen as one of five finalists for the 2026 Florida Teacher of the Year award. Harrison is a first-grade teacher at Hosford Elementary and Junior High School. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education/exceptional student education from Flagler College. She developed the first-grade writing rubric for grading student five finalists were chosen from 76 district teachers of the year. The 2026 Florida Department of Education Teacher of the Year winner will be announced in July. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Time of India
UP teen bludgeoned to death with cricket bat over ‘wide ball'
Image used is for representational purposes only MEERUT: An 18-year-old boy was bludgeoned to death with a bat during a cricket match after a dispute broke out over the final ball of the game, with one team claiming it was a wide delivery while the rival team saying it was fair. The incident took place in Ahar area of Bulandshahr on Sunday. Shakti Singh, a resident of village Rasoolpur in Ahar, and his friends were playing cricket at the Junior High School grounds when a fight broke out between the two teams. Shakti was struck on the neck with a bat, causing him to collapse. Shakti's uncle, Mohit Kumar, recounted that he was working in his field adjacent to the cricket ground and noticed some boys approaching, informing him about a fight. 'They told memy nephew Shakti got into a fight. I ran towards the ground and saw him lying on the ground. I gave cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), but he did not move. We took him to a community health centre where doctors declared him dead,' said Kumar. Ahar station house officer Anu Pratap Singh said an FIR under BNS section 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) was registered. 'One youth, Vishesh Sharma, 20, was arrested by police and sent to judicial custody. The victim's body was handed over to the family after post-mortem examination. Further investigation is on. Police force has been deployed in the village to maintain law and order,' said Singh
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ohio May 6 primary: New tax levies, notable races on local ballots
May 1—On Tuesday, local voters will decide whether to approve funding requests from several area school districts, will make important decisions about leadership of area cities, and will weigh in along with voters across Ohio on whether the state should borrow billions of dollars for infrastructure projects. Early, in-person voting ends May 4 for Ohio's May 6 primary election, with Election Day voting beginning at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday. This primary season saw very low early voter turnout so far in Montgomery, Greene, Warren and Miami counties. Below are the major races and issues before voters May 6. Go to for previous coverage containing analysis of tax proposals and candidates' platforms. New school levies Multiple mid-sized and large school districts are seeking tax increases. —The Beavercreek school district is asking voters to approve the same 37-year, 4.9-mill bond issue that voters rejected in November. The money would pay to build a new high school and renovate other buildings, as school officials say they need to adjust for projected growth. The levy would cost a property owner $172 for each $100,000 in property valuation, said school officials. —For Oakwood's 33-year, 4.74-mill bond issue, school officials say 85% of the money would pay to update Smith and Harman elementary schools, plus some targeted projects at Oakwood High School/Junior High School and Lange School. The levy would cost taxpayers $165.90 a year per $100,000 in appraised home value, said school officials. —In Huber Heights, school officials are asking for a $7.8 million, 6.9-mill levy that would cost $241.50 per $100,000 in appraised property values. School officials say the district is expected to begin deficit spending this year and would see large deficits in spending in the next few years. —Northmont schools is seeking a 3.44-mill, $3.5 million, 10-year operating levy. The levy would cost homeowners $120 per $100,000 in property valuation a year. School officials say the new money is needed to maintain the district's current offerings. —Mad River Schools voters will see a permanent, additional, 2.9 mills levy for permanent improvements. The same levy the district put on the ballot last year did not pass. The levy would cost taxpayers $102 annually for every $100,000 of appraised property value, according to school officials. —Jefferson Twp. schools is asking for an additional, 1.5% earned income tax. The levy is expected to generate about $1.4 million per year and would cost someone earning $50,000 and living in the district $750 annually, according to the district. The funds would go toward operating expenses such as electricity, heat and salaries. —Franklin Schools is seeking a five-year, additional, 6.301-mill levy for operations. Franklin has one of the lowest cash balances in the area. The district's treasurer said it has been 11 years since the last new-money levy passed. The levy would cost $220.54 a year for a house value appraised at $100,000. —The Milton-Union school district is asking voters to approve an additional, five-year, 0.75% earned income tax. If this 0.75% income tax levy passes, it would cost someone with $50,000 in annual taxable income $375 in tax. Residents have rejected three different tax requests since November 2023. Issue 2 All Ohio voters will see Issue 2 on their ballots. This ballot issue is a request from the state in the form of a constitutional amendment to issue up to $2.5 billion in bonds to help pay for infrastructure projects over the next decade. The bonds, if approved by a simple majority of voters, would go toward the State Capital Improvement Program and could only be used on roads, bridges, water treatment and supply systems and solid waste disposal facilities, according to the legislature's nonpartisan analysis. The legislation that put Issue 2 on the ballot, passed last year, saw support from Ohio lawmakers and various industry leaders, including the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and the County Engineers Association of Ohio. City leadership Dayton city commission: This May has a runoff election for Dayton city commission candidates, with five elections of this kind happening in the past 12 years. Five people are running for two available Dayton City Commission seats in 2025. The candidate who gets the fewest votes in the May 6 runoff election will be booted from the November ballot. Candidates Darius Beckham, Jacob Davis, Valerie Duncan, Darryl Fairchild and Karen Wick all hope to make the cut. The city commission is guaranteed to have at least one new face next year, because City Commissioner Shenise Turner-Sloss has jumped into the November mayor's race. Troy city council: Four candidates, all Republican, are seeking three at-large seats on Troy city council. In the race are incumbents Lynne Snee, Todd Severt and Susan Westfall, as well as newcomer Kay Friedly. Council members will be paid $9,207 annually beginning in January 2026. The four candidates' campaign focuses range from economic development, to affordable housing, community engagement and support for young people and young families. Some Troy voters will also decide competitive races for two seats in the Republican primary. Voters will elect a council member from candidates Madison Hickman and incumbent Samuel Pierce in the 3rd Ward, and between Sherrie Foster and incumbent Jeffrey Schilling in the 6th Ward. No Democratic candidate filed for either seat, so the primary winners will be elected and begin their two-year terms in January. Other tax issues Montgomery, Greene and Warren County communities are seeking tax increases for public safety. This includes Sugarcreek Twp., where voters will decide on a 5-year, 1-mill additional fire and EMS levy. Franklin residents, too, will decide on fire services — their ballots will feature a continuing, 4.9-mill additional property tax levy. In Montgomery County, German Twp. seeks a 10-year, 4-mill property tax levy for fire services. Other tax issues: — Harveysburg — Five-year, additional, 2.5 mills, for police service — Troy-Miami County Public Library — Five-year, additional, 1 mill, for current expenses — Bellbrook city — Permanent, additional 2.2 mills for public safety ------ Election Day voting: What to know Voters can confirm their polling locations at Polling locations will open across the state at 6:30 a.m. on Election Day and stay open until 7:30 p.m. Voters wanting to cast a ballot in person should make sure they bring an unexpired photo ID to the polls to comply with Ohio's voter ID law. Valid forms of identification include an Ohio driver's license, a U.S. passport or passport card, a state of Ohio ID card, an interim ID form issued by the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, a U.S. military ID card, an Ohio National Guard ID card, or a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ID card. All ID cards must be unexpired, have a photograph of the voter and include the voter's name as it appears on the poll list. People who show up to vote in person who lack the proper ID are asked to vote provisionally. These voters must return to their election board office with a valid photo ID by May 10 to have their vote counted. Absentee ballots sent by mail must be postmarked by Monday, May 5 to be counted. Absentee voters who have not turned in or mailed out their ballots by Monday have until 7:30 p.m. on Election Day to drop them off at their local election board office or ballot drop box.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
School cellphone ban approved by Alabama House of Representatives
The Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday approved a bell-to-bell cellphone ban for students in public schools. HB 166, sponsored by Rep. Leigh Hulsey, R-Helena, passed the chamber 79-15. It requires local school boards to adopt a policy to store student cellphones during class hours. Hulsey said during a floor debate on Thursday that the devices could be stored in a device like a Yondr Pouch or a shoe organizer. 'The majority of the schools already participating in this are storing the cellphones in the classroom in various ways,' Hulsey said. Yondr Pouches are an expensive option compared to a $10 plastic over-the-door shoe organizer. Pike Road Junior High School Principal Christy Wright showed the Senate Education Policy Committee how the school implements a ban in February. The $30 Yondr Pouches at Pike Road were purchased with a grant. According to the bill, cell phones can be stored in a locker, car or other storage device so long as the device is not on the student's person. According to the Pew Research Center, 72% of U.S. high school teachers say that cellphone distraction is a major issue in their classrooms. Democratic representatives were concerned about how a student would access their phones in an emergency. Rep. Barbara Drummond, D-Mobile, said that with school shootings a constant threat, a child should be able to contact their parents. According to the K-12 School Shooting Database, there were 332 school shootings in 2024. There have been 52 in 2025 so far. 'We as a body need to protect our kids since we will not pass a bill to keep guns away from our school children,' Drummond said. Drummond has sponsored bills over the last several years that would effectively require parents to safely store firearms at home. The bills would also have allowed parents to be charged with misdemeanors if a child brought an unsecured weapon to school. But the legislation has not moved. A House committee killed Drummond's latest version of the bill in February. More: Alabama Senate passes bill expanding religious exemptions from vaccines Rep. Napoleon Bracy, D-Prichard, brought up another potential event that could develop at school where a child may need to contact their parents. He said a student could need a change of clothes in the middle of the day. 'It's not a situation where it's life or death, it's not like somebody is coming in for a school shooting,' he said. 'I just think it's overreaching.' According to the bill, a student can have access to their phones under three exceptions: if they study under an Individualized Education Plan that allows it; for teacher-approved instruction and for medical purposes. Hulsey claimed that there is data that shows that cell phone bans cause improved test scores, retained information and students' mental health. Rep. Mary Moore, D-Birmingham, said she would like to see that data. 'I've just not seen the preponderance of students playing games while the teacher is trying to teach, the room being disrupted and out of order,' she said. 'I would just like to see that data at some point.' Alabama Department of Mental Health Commissioner Kimberly Boswell said in February the mental health of students would improve under the ban. Rep. Terri Collins, R-Decatur, echoed that and supported the legislation on the House floor Thursday. 'It's going to make a difference,' Collins said. The House approved an amendment that removed punishments on schools that do not comply. Hulsey said she wished that was still in the bill but would bring a bill in a few years after seeing compliance. There is a survey required in the legislation to monitor compliance. 'I haven't passed a bill yet that I've loved every single thing about it,' Hulsey said. 'All of it takes compromise to move the needle a little bit.' Rep. Pebblin Warren, D-Tuskegee, said that enforcement could be difficult without sanctions. 'We need to put some teeth into this bill,' Warren said. 'If we don't we're going to be in the same position next year as we are this year.' The legislation moves to the Senate. Sen. Donnie Chesteen, R-Geneva, has filed a companion bill in that chamber. This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: Will Alabama ban students' cellphones in public schools?
