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Staff to be removed during probe at LA school

February 7, 2012

The entire staff at an elementary school where two teachers were arrested on suspicion of lewd conduct will be removed while the school district investigates, the Los Angeles school superintendent said Monday night.

Authorities investigate alleged rape of Clay-Chalkville teen by fellow student

February 6, 2012

Investigators have recovered a surveillance video from the school hallway that shows the suspect pulling the victim into the boys’ bathroom.

Mary G. Montgomery High plans record-setting blood drive Feb. 8, 10

February 6, 2012

The students at Mary G. Montgomery High School in Semmes have a goal: they want to be in the ranks of the top 10 schools nationwide in blood donations. And with a little help from the public, they hope to reach that objective during the 2011-12 blood…

Alabama A&M ROTC official dies during physical training

February 3, 2012

A native of Brooklyn, N.Y. Williams began his military career as a private served in the Air Defense Artillery Corps and completed several overseas and combat tours of duty, the school’s announcement said.

Social media-driven rumors of school violence lead to investigation at Guntersville High School

February 1, 2012

Principal John Richey said no weapons were found and the school was not locked down.

Transportation issues blamed for lost class time

February 1, 2012

Some Tuscaloosa Magnet School students who ride the bus to school are losing about 45 minutes a day of class time, according to the school’s principal.

Dr. Les Bivens focuses on Alabama past during interview for Madison County superintendent

January 26, 2012

With the candidate interviews completed, the school board will meet at noon Friday to discuss the candidates and determine the next step in the hiring process. The meeting will be in the board room at the central office, located at 1275 Jordan Road.

Gay Brookwood High student speaks out; superintendent says no record of incident reported by SPLC

January 25, 2012

Brookwood High School sophomore Elizabeth Garrett contends she was told to remove a sweatshirt with a gay rights message and that she could not attend prom with a same-sex date. The SPLC threatens suit. But the school system says it has …

Five Jefferson County schools, one Birmingham school to remain closed Tuesday after tornado

January 23, 2012

Center Point Elementary had damage to 80 percent of the school; others are still without power.

Retired chaplain to seek school board seat

January 19, 2012

By Jamon Smith Staff Writer TUSCALOOSA | Jerald McGowin, a retired U.S. Army chaplain, is seeking the District 7 seat on the Tuscaloosa County Board of Education. McGowin, 56, qualified as a Republican on Jan. 12 and will face incumbent Bill Copeland in the March 13 primary. No Democrat qualified…