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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Green Bay students build homes through school construction program
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Students in the Green Bay Area Public School District's Bridges Construction and Renovation Program are making progress on two home construction projects. Throughout the school year, students from Green Bay East, Preble, and West high schools gained hands-on experience in carpentry, masonry, home wiring, and plumbing. Ron Van De Hey steps down as Fox Locks Board Chairman, retires after five decades of service 'As a public school district, we're tasked with educating students so that they can leave high school as productive citizens that are able to positively contribute to our society,' a district official said. 'I think what you are going to discover is that this group of young men and women definitely rise to that level.' The program aims to equip students with practical skills and real-world experience in the trades. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Yahoo
‘Making a huge impact': Tampa Police roll out teen job training workshop to curb summer crime
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – The school year isn't over, but students are already looking ahead to their summer break. The Tampa Police Department is partnering with the Hillsborough County Public School District to help at-risk teens focus on their careers. The Shielding Our Teens program is helping students transition from the classroom to the working world. Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw kicked off the three-week initiative at Freedom High School Monday. Students will receive one-on-one coaching to write a resume, prepare for an interview, and ultimately land a job. 'We went from a juvenile that was on sanctions with a curfew to now a summer job,' said Chief Bercaw. 'It's making a huge impact in our community and it's another reason why our crime is continuing to go down.' About 50 students from three high schools have been selected to participate in the program. The Tampa Police Department offers additional free summer programs for youth. For more information, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Fox News
19-03-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
GOP lawmaker urges Trump to pull funding for school accused of making girls change in front of trans student
Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill., has called on President Donald Trump to "pull all federal funding" from one district in the state after one mother alleged that her daughter and other students were forced to change in front of a transgender student in the girls' locker room. Miller posted a message on social media Tuesday, calling the allegation an "egregious violation" of the young girls' privacy and Trump's "Keeping Men out of Women's Sports" executive order, which effectively banned trans participation in women's and girls' sports. "Forcing young girls to undress in front of a biological male is not just perverted—it's an egregious violation of their privacy and President Trump's executive order to protect girls in female-only spaces," Miller's post read. "I urge President Trump to immediately pull all federal funding from the Deerfield School District! I stand firmly with Nicole Georgas, a bold and courageous Illinois mother, in defending the rights of our daughters." Miller's post came nearly a week after Georgas spoke during a Board of Education meeting for Deerfield Public School District 109. During her speech, she accused her daughter's school administrators of attempting to force her 13-year-old daughter and others to change in front of a transgender student in a girls' locker room after the girls had previously protested changing into their uniforms for a physical education class. "The girls want their locker rooms and bathrooms back. They want their privacy back. This is why I'm here tonight. My 13-year-old daughter's well-being, mental health, and privacy are at stake," Georgas said. Georgas explained that her daughter first complained in early February that she was using the girls' bathroom when a trans student was also using the facility. She said the administration later explained that "a student can use the bathroom as well as a female locker room because they now identify as female." The issue escalated days later when Georgas' daughter refused to change in front of a trans student in the girls' locker room. Other students followed her protest, but that was when Georgas claimed that school administrators stepped in. "That day, [Assistant Superintendent for Student Services] Joanna Ford, [Assistant Principal] Cathy Van Treese, and multiple teachers all came into the girls' locker room, making them change into uniform. This went on all week," she said, adding that her daughter still "refused to take part." Georgas said she filed a civil rights complaint with the Justice Department last month. However, in a statement to Fox News Digital, Deerfield Public Schools District 109 said that no student is or was required to change in front of others in the locker room, adding that the school's policies do align with state law. "District 109 is committed to providing a learning environment where all students and staff are respected and supported. Our policies and procedures, including student use of locker rooms, align with state laws, the Illinois School Code, and Illinois State Board of Education guidance. "No student is required to change into a gym uniform for physical education class in front of others in locker rooms. All students in the middle schools have multiple options to change in a private location if they wish." The Trump administration has keyed in on several states accused of violating the executive order. Most notably, Trump and Maine Gov. Janet Mills sparred publicly over federal funding. Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture paused funding to the University of Maine System, a network of eight public colleges in the state, but days later, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins' office said the funding freeze had been reversed. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
KCPS bond issue being voted on; previewing St. Patrick's Day Parade
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City voters in the Kansas City Public School District will weigh in for the first time since 1967 on a capitol improvements bond issue. The $474 million package being voted on in April will upgrade buildings, build up to three new schools, and provide classroom tools the district says are much need to help students learn, and it would help the district overcome the challenges of being in an urban setting. Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Collier joins us to discuss the need for a YES vote, and whether she is concerned the bond issue shares the ballot with a Kansas City, MO public safety sales tax extension. Then, we're previewing the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Monday, March 17. See the latest headlines in Kansas City and across Kansas, Missouri Grand Marshal Ronan Collins and FOX4's Kathy Quinn join to talk about the city's Irish heritage, and the history of the parade itself. Plus, a preview of what to expect on Monday. Kathy, Erin Gabert and John Holt will co-host FOX4's live coverage of the 51st parade from Noon-2 p.m. with and . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
District holds rally for Savannah High Basketball
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The Savannah-Chatham County Public School District held a pep rally Thursday for the Savannah High Boys Basketball team after winning a state championship. The Bluejackets won the Class A Division II State Championship over Mcintosh County Academy 68-62 on March 7. The Savannah High Band was in attendance, days after earning a Superior ranking to finish off its season. Former Savannah High Head Coach Tim Jordan also joined the celebration and gave a moving speech to commemorate the team. Head Coach George Brown said the community support means the world to him and his players. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
