Category: parental activism

Virginia School Where 6-Year-Old Shot Teacher Reopens With New Administration, Security Upgrades

February 1, 2023
6-year-old shooterCrime and IncidentsNewport News Richneck Elementaryparental activismRegional & State NewsState NewsUSUS NewsVirginia
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After increased security and a change to school administration, children at the Virginia elementary school where a first grader shot his teacher earlier this month returned to school Monday. Richneck Elementary School in Newport News was closed for more than three weeks after a 6-year-old brought a handgun to school and allegedly shot teacher Abby…

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Illinois Parental Activism Gears Up in Midterm Election Year

May 16, 2022
2022 midtermEducation & Family NewsIllinoisLocal Newsparental activismRegional-Local Newsschool board electionsUSUS News
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Since the onset of the pandemic, Shannon Adcock has taken many first-ever steps as a suburban mother. She spoke at her school board meetings, attended her first rally to support the return to in-person learning, and ran for a seat on the local school board. Now, she is working to mobilize a network of tens…

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