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Teacher, Three Students Killed in Bend School Shooting — 2dA 16-year-old killed teacher Megan Lambert, 25, and three children ages 5, 8 and 11 in a Bend, Oregon special-ed classroom; two others critically injured.

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Father of students shoots Oregon school gunman as attack unfolds — 2dKaylub Giamanco, father of two at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon, shot and killed the 16-year-old gunman on Oct. 15, 2026 after three children and a teacher died.

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Police Expand School Patrols After Bend ShootingWorld — 2dAfter a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend killed three children and a teacher, police departments across Oregon increased patrols and school presence to reassure students and staff. Nassau County also boosted school patrols as a precaution, saying there are no known local threats.

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New Jersey Teacher Charged in Alleged Casino RobberyWorld — 3dA Middle Township Middle School computer teacher, Amanda Crafts, and Veda Engel are accused of restraining a man in a Harrah’s Atlantic City hotel room and using his phone’s facial recognition to transfer $1,250 without authorization. The school district confirmed a staff member’s arrest, saying the allegations stem from an off-campus incident and involved no students or school misconduct; the women face criminal charges and were released pending trial.

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IJRGOP Lawmaker Calls For Investigation After Rubio Says Ukraine’s Starlink Slowdown ‘Sort Of Happened’Simon August · 3 min · 56m

San Antonio Lawmakers Question Billion-Dollar Texas Voucher Program — 3dTexas’ new taxpayer-funded school voucher program drew criticism at a San Antonio town hall, where lawmakers questioned whether it reaches students most in need, how it affects public schools and whether private schools should face public-school-level accountability. The same divide is shaping state House races: some candidates support expanded school choice, while opponents say public dollars should instead strengthen neighborhood schools and teacher pay.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Oregon School Shooting Kills Four, Children Face TraumaWorld — 2dA teenage gunman killed three children and a teacher at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, and two others were critically injured; a community member stopped the shooter, who was also found dead. Experts advise parents to limit children’s exposure to violent coverage, reassure them, and invite age-appropriate conversations without pressuring them, while police stress preparedness and active-shooter training.

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Jessica Liu Wins Delaware’s 2027 Teacher of YearLifestyle — 5dJessica Liu, a multilingual learner teacher at Etta J. Wilson Elementary in the Christina School District, was named Delaware’s 2027 State Teacher of the Year and will represent the state in the national competition. Her teaching emphasizes belonging, culturally responsive instruction and helping students see their languages and cultures as strengths.

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Thousands Mourn Four Killed in Bend School Shooting — 2dA 16-year-old killed three children and a teacher at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend; a community member killed the gunman as thousands held a Drake Park vigil.

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B.C. Teacher Gets Two-Week Suspension Over Reddit Photos — 4dA British Columbia teacher agreed to a two-week suspension of his teaching certificate after students found nude and sexually explicit images on his public Reddit account, which also linked him to his school. The provincial regulator said the posts undermined the teaching profession’s integrity and reputation.

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Marcus Bell He should have realized any Reddit profile tied to his real job was asking for trouble.

BooksConsistent automatic investing beats frugality and market timingSavers who freeze at every dip learn why Maggiulli says a skill-driven raise crushes decades of skipped coffees.45m · 5 reads

Armed citizen stops Oregon school killer after four die — 2dA community member pursued a 16-year-old into Silver Rail Elementary in Bend and shot him dead after the gunman killed three children and a teacher. Police arrived three minutes later.

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California launches $10,000 student-teacher stipendsPolitics — 5dCalifornia’s Student Teacher Stipend Program offers eligible candidates a $10,000 payment to ease the financial burden of required, typically unpaid classroom training and help address teacher shortages. An additional $5,000 is planned for candidates in high-need fields such as math, science and special education starting in the 2027–28 school year.

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Soccer vs American FootballYourlist — VS BattleThe world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.

Enrollment declines may strain schools across regionsPolitics — 6dAlabama’s record public-school enrollment decline is raising concerns about lost teaching positions, school closures and the causes of student departures, while a smaller-than-expected enrollment in Oregon could leave a district short of state funding. South Korea faces a longer-term demographic drop that researchers say will require overhauling teacher training as student numbers fall and teacher staffing remains high.

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France School Shooting Wounds Two, Grazes Another; Teen Arrested — 6dA 14-year-old allegedly entered a Marseille-area middle school with a rifle hidden in a guitar case, wounded the principal and a teacher, and was disarmed by staff.

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Teachers Face Child Exploitation Charges in Florida, ArizonaHealth — 5dPhoenix third-grade teacher Gabriel Chacon was charged federally with distributing child sexual abuse material and possessing it with intent to view, after investigators say he sent five videos to an undercover Australian officer in an encrypted chat. Court documents say Chacon admitted saving and sharing the material but told authorities it did not involve students at his school and that he had no physical contact with minors.

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IJRZelenskyy Would Halt Strikes On Russian Energy For US Targeting Help, GOP Senator SaysSimon August · 4 min · 2h

Students walk out, question campus shooting communicationsPolitics — 5dStudents at a Grande Prairie Catholic school walked out to protest a teacher’s alleged online comments denying residential schools and their harms, calling for accountability. At Colorado State University, students criticized campus alerts after police shot an armed man, saying the messages left them confused about the incident and calling for clearer communication.

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Build a pizza and the AI guesses your ageQuizie — QuizCrust to final slice, every topping is evidence. The AI guesses your age — and explains exactly which choice gave you away.

Missouri County Treasurer Charged With CSAM DistributionPolitics — 3dHickory County Treasurer Kenneth Ratliff, a Macks Creek substitute teacher and cross-country coach, has been charged federally with distributing child sexual abuse material. Prosecutors allege he sent a video depicting the sexual abuse of a child to undercover agents in an online chat; the school district says it fired him, and he faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

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Oregon lowers flags after Bend school shooting — 4dOregon Gov. Tina Kotek ordered flags at public institutions lowered to half-staff Oct. 16 after a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend killed three children and a teacher and injured a child and an adult. The 16-year-old shooter was killed after a community member intervened, and Kotek praised school staff, first responders and the bystander for helping prevent further loss of life.

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Azerbaijan School Code Sparks Hijab ProtestsGood News — 5dMuslim Americans shifted from favoring Republicans around 2000 to strongly supporting Democrats, largely because of post-9/11 surveillance and security policies and the Republican Party’s anti-Muslim rhetoric. Separately, Azerbaijan’s new school dress code restricting hijabs has triggered protests and prevented some students and teachers from attending classes.

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Christian Teacher Sues UK School Over DismissalPolitics — 6dAnita Meston is suing Biddick Academy in northeast England, alleging religious discrimination after her contract was terminated following classroom answers about her Christian pro-life views and the Israel-Palestine conflict. Meston says she responded only to students’ questions; the school said it was concerned her comments could cause pupils harm or distress, and her claim is proceeding to an Employment Tribunal hearing.

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BooksThe next crisis always wears a costume no one expectsFrom tulip bulbs to crypto tokens, the same greed and fear keep driving booms and busts while the props change.50m · 1 reads

Nate Jackson Named Oregon’s Top Teacher From 17Lifestyle — Oct 6, 2026Nate Jackson, a social studies teacher at Willamette High School, was named Oregon’s 2026–27 Teacher of the Year, selected from 17 regional honorees. Recognized for building inclusive classrooms, mentoring students and expanding educational opportunities—including raising more than $60,000 for student travel—he will receive statewide recognition and a $10,000 award.

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Milwaukee Woman Charged in Substitute Teacher ImpersonationPolitics — Oct 5, 2026A 23-year-old woman is facing felony charges after allegedly posing as a substitute teacher to enter Milwaukee’s Rufus King High School and subject students to racist, profane and sexually inappropriate remarks. Prosecutors say Amy Jones admitted she went because she was bored; school staff escorted her out after students reported her behavior.

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UNLV trains mariachi teachers amid Las Vegas shortageEntertainment — Oct 7, 2026As mariachi programs grow to about 6,000 students in Las Vegas schools, a shortage of qualified teachers has prompted UNLV to offer a mariachi minor to train future educators. Axel Rodríguez Olivas is expected to become the program’s first graduate, helping carry the Mexican musical tradition into classrooms.

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Ransomware Disrupts Richmond School OperationsPolitics — Oct 5, 2026U.S. education faces pressures ranging from a ransomware attack that disrupted a Richmond school to persistent teacher vacancies, while a conservative advocacy group’s state rankings have framed education policy as an issue for the midterm elections. Separately, USC announced a major investment in AI research and education, including a new interdisciplinary undergraduate degree.

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Jewish Communities Mark, Plan October 7 CommemorationsWorld — Oct 5, 2026As the third anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks approaches, Jewish students and schools are organizing memorials and educational programs while working to strengthen Jewish identity and build support amid antisemitism and anti-Israel activism. In New York City, demonstrators also demanded accountability after an antisemitic comment attributed to a public-school teacher.

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IJRZelenskyy Warns Trump’s Diesel Deal With Russia Is ‘Very Dangerous’Simon August · 3 min · 4h