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A teacher was sucked out of her classroom by the powerful winds of a tornado near downtown Los Angeles on March 22.

WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI -- A Jackson High School teacher was left for dead for two days after being brutally attacked and stabbed in the face by her boyfriend, according to court documents. Alyson Doulos, 48, was found dead in an Ypsilanti Township apartment on Monday, March 13, by officers from the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office conducting a well-being check. Charles Gamez, 41, identified by police as Doulos’ live-in boyfriend, has been charged in connection with the murder.

Vanita Johnson had just turned 50 when she decided to leave the education industry and become a truck driver.

A teacher has been fatally stabbed in a school in south-west France, local media reports.

An Arizona teacher spoke out against a proposed bill for schools to ban books discussing sexuality and LGBTQ ideology, arguing that parental input in the classroom is a "mistake."

The annual award recognizes educators who advance arts education in their school communities.

Here’s what it taught me about my relationship.

“It seems he was doing something very inappropriate,” one parent said.

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan will meet union chiefs in an effort to avert Wednesday's walkout.

A teacher was rushed to the hospital after being shot by a 6-year-old student at a school in Newport News, Virginia, on Friday, according to police.

A Nevada school district is being sued by two parents who allege that their child was forced to read a 'pornographic’ monologue in class.

When Courtney Adeleye learned her child's teacher, Amanda, had a grueling commute to work every day in their rural Alabama suburb, she was moved to help.

Jeske: I am a retired teacher from the Bay City Public Schools with two Masters Certifications, one in Central Office Administration and another to be an Elementary Principal. I want to bring safety back to the Bay City public schools. Years ago, if you lived in the Bay City Public School District, you went to a BCPS school. More from MLive:Protesters gather during Bay City school board meeting over racist comments from board memberBay County superintendents react to low third-grade reading levelsSaginaw County school board shakeup: Who will lead your child’s education? See who is running for school board in Bay County in the Nov. 8 election

LaDeva Davis was a major presence on Philadelphia’s dance scene—and dancing was just one of her talents.

A teacher who worked at a school where a mass shooting happened looks for advice on how to get people to stop asking about it.

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today until 11:45 p.m. PDT. The Moon is in Leo. Happy Birthday for Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022: Your practical, sensible approach to life includes an awareness of healthy lifestyles, which you may or may not follow. You are attracted to people with a strong

It’s a little earlier start to the school year for the state’s largest school district, but Detroit schools will start the year fully staffed for the first time in a long time.

LAKE ORION, MI -- A former teacher at Lake Orion High School who had sex with a student has been sentenced to a year in jail after she accepted a plea bargain, according to Fox 2 Detroit. As part of the agreement, Kathleen Boozer pleaded guilty to two counts of third degree criminal sexual conduct while two other counts against her were dropped. The ex-teacher was arrested last year after a former student of hers came forward with claims that the two had sex multiple times in 2014. Boozer was 28 at the time, while the student was 16. The student says he and Boozer had sex in her classroom and went so far as to tape black construction paper over all the doors and windows in order to hide their activities.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A former teacher at Lansing Eastern High School was killed in a weekend storm when he was struck by a large door in the outdoor area of a restaurant. Tyler Blakslee died after he was struck Saturday, July 23, by the hinged door of a shipping container at Sandy Point Beach House.

The number of professional workers seeking help for addiction is on the increase, charities say.

Matchups in 78 congressional seats will be determined by Tuesday's races.

A man shot and killed two women in the parking lot of a church in Iowa on Thursday and then turned the gun on himself, police said, adding three more dead to the toll in a series of recent shootings that have rocked the United States.

A boy who loved to dance and a teacher who shielded students from the shooter are among those killed.

Favorite Sports Team: Any team related to the Michigan State University Spartans or the Livonia Stevenson Spartans.

4Frenzy teacher from Shrine High School wins Spring Fan Choice Award for SLEC (Student Leadership Executive Council) Club

FLINT, MI -- A white Flint city councilwoman who called her Black colleague’s actions “ghetto” says she is “very sorry for my choice of words.”9th Ward Councilwoman Eva Worthing made the comment off her microphone during a committee meeting on Wednesday, May 4. “I felt threatened” by “unprofessional and unsophisticated” comments made by 5th Ward Councilwoman Jerri Winfrey-Carter, who is Black. Several members of the council called Worthing’s remark unprofessional and offensive after 6th Ward Councilwoman Tonya Burns heard the comment and repeated it. The 5th Ward councilwoman was leading a committee meeting of the council on Wednesday when Worthing made the comment and was given a warning for her remark. “There is so much negativity, racism and spitefulness in the current council,” Worthing said at the time.

Tuesday marks National Teacher Appreciation Day, so leading up to the big occasion, we had to ask: Who was your favorite teacher, growing up? What made that person so special and memorable?

The end of the school year doesn’t have to be a let-down.

From on-demand childcare to pets in the office, the workplace is up for a total reimagining.

Whitney Young teacher suspended for hanging Black doll in classroom

What makes an amazing teacher? Well, one of the most important qualities to have is passion -- and John Masi is definitely passionate about what he does.

Our Kim DeGiulio talked to the 4Frenzy math winners from Taylor High School, who said they actually like crunching numbers.

It helps to remember that most children are doing the best with what they’ve been given, writes Kansas City administrator Brandon McCoy.

A Detroit public schools teacher was transported to a hospital and treated for a “light concussion” after breaking up a fight between students.

The boys said he was “being dumb,” according to court records.

A south Florida teacher was taken to the hospital last week after she was attacked by a 5-year-old student, leaving her "dazed" and "unresponsive," authorities

"Josh died on Jan. 18, 2018, in his mother’s arms, 354 days after his diagnosis — and my world, as I had known it, ended."

When planning his proposal to his girlfriend, the boyfriend of a Macomb County teacher solicited some helping hands -- several little helping hands.

A man appears at a special court in the Republic of Ireland charged with the murder of Ashling Murphy.

Sheila Parker, of Chorley, has played the game since the age of 13 and led the national side in 1972.

ST CLAIR SHORES, MI -- A teacher who works at Jefferson Middle School has been arrested and charged with one count of false report or threat of terrorism. According to the Associated Press, Johnna Rhone -- a 59-year-old creative arts teacher -- is accused of making at least three threats against the school in the last week. At least three handwritten notes were discovered in the school, each involving threatening language. Macomb County prosecutor Pete Lucido said one of the notes read: “Start break early. Just don’t be in the hall after lunch.

School leaders said multiple handwritten notes were left at three different teacher work areas.

As you grew older, one teacher may have set you in the direction of the next stage of your life; maybe kept you out of trouble.

The US bank that donated the cash said they will give more after the "degrading and insulting" event.

The city is spending $500 million on CRSE so that our students are reflected in what and how they learn.

Teachers have always had to expect a certain amount of stick from their pupils. It’s part of the job; normally we don’t grumble too much about it. Over my 14 years in the profession I’ve worked across nine secondary schools, teaching history in Wales, Blackpool, and Liverpool.

Arthur C. Brooks and Lori Gottlieb discuss the importance of fun, the cultural distortion of emotions as “good” or “bad,” and how envy points you in the direction of your deepest desires.

Dear Amy: My father is a pastor of a small church. I’m in my 40s and I’ve played a major role in our church all these years. Sometimes I want to just be a member and not play such a large role in the church. – Faithful Preacher’s KidDear Faithful: I’ve shared your question with my friend Christian Coon, a United Methodist pastor, co-founder of Urban Village Church in Chicago, and host of the podcast “Failing Boldly.”Christian answers: “Pastors love dedicated volunteers! You can email Amy Dickinson at askamy@amydickinson.com or send a letter to Ask Amy, P.O.

Dear Amy: I am a recently retired teacher in the Central NY area, and I’m in a bit of a quandary. Several years ago, a student brought in a rare collection of objects belonging to his grandfather. – Teacher in a QuandaryDear Teacher: You should make more of an effort to find the rightful owner of these heirlooms before you decide on next steps. I suggest using social media to try to find the child who originally left these items with you. You can email Amy Dickinson at askamy@amydickinson.com or send a letter to Ask Amy, P.O.

Here’s how we can recruit more men to teach early grades — and why we must.

Last summer, we asked: “Are you or your partner pregnant -- or have you delivered in the past few months?” ... “We want to hear from you.”

Forsythe, Huron and Skyline will go remote on Friday.

"Dementia is something you learn to live with, not just die of," - tips from, those living with the condition.

On Tuesday, a school district sent an entire grade level home because of exposure to one teacher.

The father of a 7-year-old Michigan girl whose hair was cut by a teacher without her parents’ permission has filed a $1 million lawsuit against the school district, a librarian and a teacher’s assistant.

It’s that time of year again where students of all ages go back to school in the fall. So, have you every wondered what school subject you would teach if you were a teacher? Everyone had a favorite subject in school, but your personality also comes into play on whether that subject would be right for you.

Classes in grades 2 through 7 are eligible to be chosen for our monthly feature.

Joe Dombrowski, known as "Mr. D," has taken his act to wider audiences ever since his April Fools' Day prank on his students went viral. We caught up to him to talk about his new comedic success.

A Michigan teacher is facing five sex charges and has been placed on administrative leave after an incident that happened last month, officials said.

The teacher noticed many of her younger students were struggling to keep up with lessons over Zoom.

A local school district has an extra $35,000 to spend on students after a teacher walked away with the grand prize.

A Loudoun County, Virginia, teacher whose emotional resignation in front of the school board went viral earlier this week says she has no regrets over the incident.

The Missouri teacher aims to connect with students who may have tough situations going on at home.

By the afternoon, I’m exhausted. I’m not alone.

A mother’s response to her adult child's news of getting a dog was a lecture about the responsibilities of pet ownership.

A Michigan school district has reprimanded three employees after a 7-year-old girl’s hair was cut at her elementary school.

A criminal case has been dropped against a Detroit teacher who was charged in connection with the February 2020 drowning death of a 15-year-old student at Mumford High School.

A criminal case has been dropped against a Detroit teacher who was charged in connection with the February 2020 drowning death of a 15-year-old student at Mumford High School.

The former teacher started creating during the pandemic.

How can they turn moving out from something that’s hurtful into something that helps their relationship work?

Some books are never returned to the library, but one book in Ann Arbor made its way back after decades.

Dear Amy: My husband and I are expecting our first baby soon. We want to introduce the baby to extended family members at a family party we plan to host later this summer. Should we invite these relatives, but only on the condition that they get vaccinated before the party?Should we require proof? I am struggling with being tactful toward others, while honoring my primary responsibility of protecting my baby. You can email Amy Dickinson at askamy@amydickinson.com or send a letter to Ask Amy, P.O.

To help get teaching candidates there more quickly, Concordia University recently developed an accelerated bachelor’s program.

To help get teaching candidates there more quickly, Concordia University recently developed an accelerated bachelor’s program.

Rereading my old novels, I realized I was part of the problem.

Educators found ways to keep doing their job even in the middle of the COVID pandemic.

Educators have been the unsung heroes throughout the COVID pandemic.

Do you love teaching? Learn more about Concordia University Ann Arbor's teacher certification program.

Do you love teaching? Learn more about Concordia University Ann Arbor's teacher certification program.

Ten Michigan teachers have each been named Regional Teacher of the Year by the state’s education department, and are now in the running for the Teacher of the Year award.

DEARBORN, Mich. – Kate Black was only 25 years old when she died in a car crash last week. She was working at her dream job, teaching kindergartners at Lindbergh Elementary School in Dearborn. She came from a family of educators who can think of no better way to memorialize their beloved daughter than to establish a scholarship fund in her name. Family friend Amanda Obrycki Brithinee started a GoFundMe account for the scholarship, and after Black’s parents made a sizable donation, the fund started to take off. “You don’t expect to see all of the dollar amounts, you don’t expect see so many shares and so many donors and just people being selfless,” Orbycki Brithinee said.

DETROIT – When the pandemic first hit in March and students in the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) students were sent home, third grade master math teacher Voncile Campbell didn’t want her students feeling isolated. She has been battling a brain tumor, called an atypical meningioma. READ: Detroit teacher goes viral with nightly bedtime stories videos“My vision started fading on me again and I knew something was wrong,” Campbell said. It’s a change to the contract between the district and Detroit Federation of Teachers (DFT). Fellow teachers started up a GoFundMe to help her financially through the gap.

DETROIT – The Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) and the Detroit Federation of Teachers (DFT) Local 231 announced Tuesday they have reached agreement on a one-year successor contract for the 2020-21 academic year. DFT members ratified the agreement on Oct. 5, according to the district. This shall be the only step movement for these unit members during the 2020-2021 school year. All other DFT unit members not on the teacher salary schedule shall receive a base wage increase of 2.74% as of the beginning of the 2020-21 school year. Aug. 28, 2020: DPSCD and Detroit Federation of Teachers reach deal to reopen schools

These are responses to our callout for sharing experiences with virtual learning at home, from parents, students and teachers. “For teachers with school aged children, it’s a nightmare. I feel like my family has been ruined. Teachers do not know how to work the programs, kids can’t focus on a screen with 30 other kids. 8:15 to 2:30 is entirely too long for this.”-- EllenVirtual learning is now well underway in many Michigan school districts.

FARMINGTON, Mich. A teacher with the Farmington Public Schools district has been placed on paid administrative leave as the district investigates social media posts that were made about the teacher by former students of another school district. A statement sent to Local 4 News from Farmington school district officials did not specify what was said in the posts, but said they became aware of the posts on Aug. 21. District officials said while the posts and its allegations were not made by Farmington Public Schools students, the district has initiated an internal investigation to thoroughly review the allegations to ensure the safety and security of our students, which remains our top priority.The teacher will remain on leave pending the internal investigation. The district said the issue was also referred to law enforcement. The district said virtual instruction will last for all K-12 students until at least Oct. 30.

DETROIT In a world where words matter, it has taken one math teacher with a heart of gold to show everyone the cloud has a silver lining. The teacher is telling bedtime stories over social media for students who miss the classroom. She said she was worried about her students and losing touch with them. Lots of school districts have asked her if she would quit her day job and join their school district. READ: Heres what Michigan school districts have planned for the fall amid the pandemicWatch the video above for the full report

DETROIT Stephanie Broddie is a teacher, a life long Detroiter and someone who cares deeply about her community. She barely stands five feet tall, but she managed to keep a protest peaceful with just her presence. My uncle used to work at that precinct, so all I can think is Are you guys serious? Broddie isnt used to being in the spotlight, but she regularly gives back to the community. She teaches robotics and other STEM based programs to children in Detroit.

DETROIT While its a time of reflection for K-12 parents about whether to send their children to school -- its also a time for teachers to make decisions. The question is: How many teachers will be willing to teach in-person classes? READ: All DPSCD summer school students to be tested by MondayThe Tri-County Alliance is an organization that represents thousands of school districts, teachers and students and said there is real concern. Read: More education reportsGiven the sheer number of retirement applications filed just this summer that go above and beyond the usual longevity retirements, it appears many teachers are already making the decision to opt out of teaching at all. Watch the video above for the full report

(Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.) Do you know a teacher, delivery driver, grocery employee, first responder, healthcare worker, who has gone above and beyond during the pandemic? Tell us about what theyve done! Were looking for fabulous stories of exceptional people who exemplify the Spirit of Detroit through their creativity, dedication and selflessness.

Oak Park School District teacher Owen Bondono has been named the 2020-2021 Michigan Teacher of the Year (MTOY). The Michigan Department of Education said Friday Bondono learned he was named Teacher of the Year during a virtual conference call meeting with all Regional Teachers of the Year. Bondono will be entering his sixth year of teaching English language arts in the fall at Oak Park High School 9th Grade Learning Community. State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice said the Michigan Teacher of the Year program is more than finding the best teacher, as that would be an impossible task. The Michigan Teacher of the Year is an important advocate and ally for teachers and students, Dr. Rice said.

Oak Park School District teacher Owen Bondono has been named the 2020-2021 Michigan Teacher of the Year (MTOY). The Michigan Department of Education said Friday Bondono learned he was named Teacher of the Year during a virtual conference call meeting with all Regional Teachers of the Year. He said its a challenge to keep his students motivated and engaged during the pandemic. RELATED: Heres what Michigan school districts have planned for the fall amid the pandemicI have been trying to give them tools and resources on how you move through a time like this in life, Bondono said. Bondono said he misses the one-on-one interaction, the jokes and other moments you can only get in a classroom, but not if that means sacrificing his students safety.

DETROIT Its the newest song from Detroit rapper and teacher Steven Banks. He named the song Black Lives in honor of George Floyd and black men and women everywhere, It just seems, like the title was fitting, from one of the lines in the song and whats going on right now, said Banks. 34-year old Steven Banks is not just a rappers, but a local history teacher. He said the Black Lives Matter movement is a beautiful thing and he wanted to express that in a creative way, Musically, I wanted to use that voice as I had the opportunity. But he said as a black man and teacher, he wants to show his students that being black is powerful and their lives matter, I think of me as a black man.

A Northville High School teacher was arrested and put on leave amid "serious allegations." If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

Northville teacher arrested while facing 'serious allegations'Published: January 28, 2020, 6:25 amFamilies of students that attend Northville schools were notified Monday morning. The superintendent said one of the male high school teachers has been arrested and is under administrative leave upon further review.

NORTHVILLE, Mich. – A Northville Public Schools teacher is in custody and could be facing serious criminal charges. Families of students that attend Northville schools were notified Monday morning. The superintendent said one of the male Northville High School teachers has been arrested and is under administrative leave upon further review. Upon learning of these serious allegations, the teacher was placed on administrative leave, pending our review of the situation and completion of the criminal process. Sincerely,Mary Kay Gallagher, SuperintendentTony Koski, Principal, Northville High School