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Vivek Ramaswamys former teacher scolds him over controversial ad targeting Amy Acton: I taught you better

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Ohio gubernatorial Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s refusal to withdraw a controversial ad targeting Amy Acton has cost him endorsements and event venues. (REUTERS)

A former educator of embattled Vivek Ramaswamy publicly criticized the Republican candidate regarding a contentious campaign advertisement he disseminated targeting his Democratic rival, Amy Acton, in the Ohio gubernatorial election. Ohio gubernatorial Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s refusal to withdraw a controversial ad targeting Amy Acton has cost him endorsements and event venues. (REUTERS) Retired educator … Read more

Kevin Adkisson: Florida special needs teacher facing child abuse charges after allegedly throwing 6-year-old student through air, pinning him

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Kevin Adkisson: Florida special needs teacher facing child abuse charges (Flagler County Sheriff’s Office)

A Florida special needs teacher has been arrested after throwing a six-year-old student through the air and pinning him. Kevin Adkisson, 52, of Bunnell, faces two felony counts of child abuse without great bodily harm following an investigation by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, per news3lv. Kevin Adkisson: Florida special needs teacher facing child abuse … Read more

James Talarico, the former middle school teacher challenging Ken Paxton in Texas Senate race

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James Talarico is a Democratic Senate candidate from Texas. (REUTERS)

James Dell Talarico is currently in the spotlight as he runs for a US Senate seat from Texas, challenging Republican candidate and state attorney general Ken Paxton. The race has garnered widespread attention as Texas hasn’t seen an elected Democrat senator since 1988 after Lloyd Bentsen. Talarico will face Paxton on November 3, during the … Read more

Stephen Hubbard, retired Michigan teacher detained in Russia since 2022, released as Trump envoy meets Putin

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Stephen Hubbard, a former Michigan teacher held in Russia since 2022, was released after discussions involving U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and President Vladimir Putin. Russia (Moscow City Court Press Service )

President Donald Trump’s designated special envoy, Steve Witkoff, travelled to Russia on Wednesday to engage in discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin and facilitate the release of Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old retired educator from Michigan who had remained in Russian custody since 2022, as reported by Russian state-controlled media outlets. Stephen Hubbard, a former Michigan … Read more

Oregon teacher Meghan Lambert killed in school shooting was a beloved local volleyball coach: 'She loved teaching'

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Mike Krantz, Bend Chief of Police, addresses the media during a press conference at the Bend Municipal Court on October 16 in Bend, Oregon. (Getty Images via AFP)

A teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School who was among the four deceased in Thursday’s tragic shooting was identified as 25-year-old Meghan Lambert. Lambert, along with three students, was fatally shot by the suspect inside the special education room of the school in Bend, Oregon. Two others are critically injured. Mike Krantz, Bend Chief of … Read more

Who was Kelvin Smith? GoFundMe launched for Westlake High School teacher killed in Atlanta murder-suicide

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Kelvin Smith: GoFundMe launched for Westlake High School teacher killed in Atlanta murder-suicide (GoFundMe)

A Westlake High School engineering teacher was shot dead by his younger brother on Head Road in southwest Atlanta in what police believe was a murder-suicide. A GoFundMe has now been launched for the victim, 55-year-old Kelvin Smith. Kelvin Smith: GoFundMe launched for Westlake High School teacher killed in Atlanta murder-suicide (GoFundMe) According to Atlanta … Read more

Who is Abby Zwerner? Bodycam footage offers chilling insight into moments after 6-year-old boy shot Virginia elementary teacher

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Bodycam footage offers chilling insight into moments after 6-year-old boy shot Virginia elementary teacher (Pexel - representational image)

Newly-released body camera footage has provided insight into the shocking moments after a then-six-year-old Richneck Elementary School student shot his teacher, Abby Zwerner, inside her classroom in 2023. The court has released police body camera video of what transpired after the first-grade student shot Abby near the end of the school day on January 6, … Read more

In 1999, Pennsylvania teacher Ronald Sakolsky donated $5,000 to farmer Yin Yuzhen to fund her tree-planting efforts in Inner Mongolia; 27 years later, his contribution helped transform China’s Maowusu Desert into a forest of 50,000 trees

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In 1999, Pennsylvania teacher Ronald Sakolsky donated $5,000 to farmer Yin Yuzhen to fund her tree-planting efforts in Inner Mongolia; 27 years later, his contribution helped transform China’s Maowusu Desert into a forest of 50,000 trees

Pennsylvania teacher Ronald Sakolsky’s $5,000 donation helps transform China’s desert into a forest of 50,000 trees. (Photo: Getty Images) Ronald Sakolsky, a 69-year-old retired teacher from Pennsylvania, recently returned to China for the first time in 26 years and was stunned to see what had become of the once-barren landscape he had helped support. A … Read more

Who is Kelly Matthews? Hobbs Highland Middle School teacher shot; first details on New Mexico shooting suspect

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Kelly Matthews, teacher at Hobbs Highland Middle School reportedly shot. (Facebook/Kelly Matthews)

Kelly Matthews, a special education teacher at Highland Middle School in Hobbs, New Mexicowas identified as the individual shot at the school on Friday, September 25. Local political and community leaders shared messages of support for Matthews following the incident. Kelly Matthews, teacher at Hobbs Highland Middle School reportedly shot. (Facebook/Kelly Matthews) New Mexico state … Read more