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USA Today
27-05-2025
- USA Today
A 4-year-old ingested ethanol at school. A teacher has been arrested, reports say.
A 4-year-old ingested ethanol at school. A teacher has been arrested, reports say. The Mobile County Public School System told a local TV station that the accused teacher has been placed on administrative leave. Show Caption Hide Caption At least 200 Texas teachers were falsely certified An exposed elaborate cheating ring led to five educators in the Houston ISD area with charges. Investigators are trying to find out if any North Texas teachers are linked to the scandal. Fox - 4 News After a 4-year-old student in Alabama ingested ethanol and was taken to a hospital with over three times the state's legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC), her teacher was arrested, according to multiple reports, citing local authorities. The 56-year-old female teacher was charged with aggravated child abuse after her student, who was in her care at Collins-Rhodes Elementary School in Prichard, told detectives with the Mobile County Sheriff's Office that she received a drink from her teacher that made her feel sick, WALA and WPMI reported. The allegations against the teacher came up when the student's parents took her to the hospital on April 28 after they picked her up, and she was extremely ill, Mobile County sheriff's deputies told the TV stations. The teacher pleaded not guilty on May 27 after waiving arraignment, according to court documents, per WKRG. USA TODAY contacted the Mobile County Sheriff's Office, the Prichard Police Department, the Collins-Rhodes Elementary School and the Mobile County Public School System on May 27 but has not received a response. Memorial Day shooting: 2 dead, 9 injured in Memorial Day shooting in Philadelphia: Police What BAC did the child have after the alleged incident? The child spent two and a half days in the ICU after her family said she ingested a sizable amount of ethanol, which is a renewable fuel the U.S. Department of Energy says is in more than 98% of U.S. gasoline, the TV stations reported, adding that the girl is now recovering at home. The toxicology report, obtained by WALA, showed the girl had a BAC of nearly .029. According to the National College for DUI Defense, the legal (BAC) limit in Alabama is 0.08. As of May 27, the woman is still listed on Collins-Rhodes Elementary School's website as a special education teacher. Student reportedly began feeling sick after nap time A sheriff's deputy told WPMI that a teacher's aide realized after nap time that the student felt ill. "Whenever she didn't wake up first, she felt something was off," sheriff's deputy Lonnie Parsons said, per the TV station. "They tried to wake her up, but she was very sluggish. She could not stand up without assistance." The sheriff's office was also told about previous complaints made about the woman, Parsons said, but he did not divulge what the complaints were about, WMPI reported. In a statement obtained by WMPI, the Mobile County Public School System said: "We take all allegations seriously. The teacher was placed on administrative leave when this allegation was first made. We have been cooperating with law enforcement on the investigation, and we will continue working with them." Jonathan Limehouse covers breaking and trending news for USA TODAY. Reach him at JLimehouse@
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mobile County Public Schools hosting Career Fair today — what to know
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile County Public School System is holding a career fair today. American Cruise Lines setting sail from Pensacola in 2026 — what it means for tourism The fourth annual MCPSS Career Fair is set for Wednesday, April 30, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Mobile Convention Center. LOCATION: According to a news release, the school system is seeking teachers, teacher's aides, cafeteria workers, bus drivers, custodians, trades and maintenance workers, and other school support staff positions. Attendees are encouraged to bring multiple copies of their resumes. Principals and department directors will be available to interview candidates and initiate the hiring process on the spot, offering free background checks and drug screenings. There will also be free parking for participants, the MCPSS release said. According to school system officials, MCPSS first-year teachers earn salaries 3% to 5% more than state and national averages. 'Teachers also receive credit on the salary schedule for experience working in accredited private schools and other public schools,' the release said. The release said MCPSS offers benefits for health insurance, holidays off, paid time off and retirement benefits. 'Exercises like this have saved lives': Gulf Shores International Airport trains for disaster According to the release, MCPSS is also offering signing bonuses for new employees 'available with a two-year commitment': $1,500 for support personnel $3,000 for teachers $4,000 for special education teachers $5,000 for teachers going to select schools Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Mobile County Public School Board approves 2025-2026 academic calendar options
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Board members for the Mobile County Public School System have approved two options for the 2025-2026 school year calendar. UPDATE: I-10 eastbound lanes of Bayway reopen after body found Both options have students returning to school on Monday, Aug. 11. Holidays that are the same on both calendar options include: Sept. 1 — Labor Day Nov. 11 — Veterans Day Nov. 24-28 — Thanksgiving Break Feb. 16-18 — Presidents' Day/Fat Tuesday April 13-17 — Spring Break May 25 — Memorial Day Although the main holidays are the same, there are many differences between the two calendars. Option one has teachers returning to school for Teacher Work Days from Aug. 6-8, whereas, in option two, teachers return on Aug. 4 for Professional Development and Teacher Work Days all week. The second quarter would begin on Oct. 14 in option one with a Teacher Work Day scheduled on Oct. 13. Option two has the second quarter starting on Oct. 13 with no Teacher Work Day scheduled. As far as Christmas break goes, both options have the last day of school before the break on Dec. 19. Option one has students returning to the classroom on Jan. 7, with teachers returning on Jan. 5 for two Teacher Work Days. In option two, students would return on Jan. 6, and teachers would have a Teacher Work Day on Jan. 5. The end of the school year is also different on both calendar options. Option one has the last day of school for students on May 28, and option two has the last day of school on May 22. Option two has multiple virtual days scattered throughout the school year as well. News 5 has compiled a list of all the differences between the two calendar options. Teacher Work Days — Aug. 6-8 Teacher Work Day — Oct. 13 Teacher Work Day — Jan. 5-6 Students return from Christmas break — Jan. 7 Students return from Mardi Gras break— Feb. 19 Last Day of School — May 28 Teacher Work Day — May 29 Teacher Work Days — Aug. 4-8 Virtual Learning Day — Sept. 22 Virtual Learning Day — Oct. 10 Virtual Learning Day — Nov. 10 Teacher Work Day — Jan. 5 Students return from Christmas break — Jan. 6 Teacher Work Days — Feb. 19-20 Students return to class — Feb. 23 Virtual Learning Day — March 13 Teacher Work Day — March 16 Last Day of School — May 22 Teacher Work Days — May 26-28 MCPSS officials will provide voting/comment forms for those interested in leaving their feedback. After receiving input from employees and parents, the Calendar Committee will provide the final calendar option for the board to approve. 12 ICE detainees locked up in Mobile Metro Jail View both calendar options below: MCPSS-Calendar-Option-1Download MCPSS-Calendar-Option-2Download Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
