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Nominate an Educator to Become the 'B98.5 Teacher of the Month'

B98.5 — Thu, 02 May 2013 10:45:33 +0000

Congratulations to our latest B98.5 Maine Education Credit Union ‘Teacher of the Month,’ Dr. Kelly Mechling of Thomas College. “The B98.5 Teacher of the Month” brought to you by: Maine Education Credit Union, serving Maine educators and anyone living or working in Kennebec and Somerset counties. Maine Education Credit Union, where educators and community unite! Maine [...]

Sharon Buck's Son Anderson's 1st Grade Spelling Words

Sharon Buck — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:58:00 +0000

Last night after dinner, Anderson and I decided to work on his first grade spelling words. The teacher gives them out at the very beginning of the year and throughout the year the kids practice spelling them. We have been practicing a lot lately.

Being the INCREDIBLE reader he is, I thought he would do well.

But how well DID he do?

School Bans Musical Because Elvis' Lyrics Are Too Sexual

Mike Adams — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 22:27:27 +0000

Nearly forty years after his death, Elvis Presley is still getting some parents in Utah “All Shook Up” over lyrics they say are too sexual for students to perform in their high school musical. The complaints that ultimately led the school administration to ban the production. Earlier this week, officials from the Jordan School District [...]

Watch Some Students Pull a Hilarious Prank on Their Principal

Emerald Catron — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:00:19 +0000

Here’s a little gem from the TruTv reality show ‘Principal’s Office.’ We aren’t really sure how the principal thought it was going to go when he brought in two student “leaders” to ask them for help solving the school’s “grinding” problem, but this seems about right. It’s somewhat painful to watch him sit there completely [...]

School Lunch Lady Fired for Giving Free Lunches to Needy Student

Donald Deane — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 15:49:41 +0000

Given the time of year, you might think that helping the needy would be encouraged. But that's not what happened when 60-year-old school cafeteria worker Dianne Brame gave free lunches to a student who couldn't afford them. Instead, she was fired.

Student Startled Awake During Lecture

Kyle Dowling — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 19:30:32 +0000

It’s usually pretty easy to discreetly catch a few Z’s during a college lecture. However, this kid was caught in the act thanks to his ferocious snoring and sudden upwards leap. Sitting in the front row certainly didn’t help! Given the teacher’s unrestrained guffaw, our guess is that the student faced no repercussions except embarrassment [...]

Student Pulls Hilariously Awkward Staring Prank

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 20:36:41 +0000

You know how much we love pranks. We're not talking about the terrifying kind involving zombies; we're big fans of the innocent variety like posting a picture of a fake lotto ticket. These types of jokes are all in good fun, and they give us awesome ideas for our own everyday pranks. That's exactly why we're loving Pearce Murphy's shenanigans.

The Augusta City Council Votes to Ban Smoking at School Bus Stops

Mac Dickson — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 13:17:19 +0000

It will now be illegal to light up a cigarette while waiting for your kids to get on a bus in Augusta. That was the outcome of a vote Thursday night from the Augusta City Council. City Councilor Dan Emery proposed the change after he received an email from parents of two children affected by an adult smoking at their bus stop.

Five States Set to Expand Classroom Hours by 300 Hours

Mike Adams — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 22:00:22 +0000

Earlier this week, five states announced plans to add a minimum of 300 extra hours to molding young minds in the classroom next year in hopes of strengthening the American student performance. Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and Tennessee will take part in a three-year pilot program devised to make the American school system more competitive. [...]

School Won't Let Student Grow a Mustache for Charity

Danny Gallagher — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 00:38:49 +0000

It’s always nice to see kids doing something to raise awareness or money to help their fellow man. Apparently, one school in Bedforshire, England doesn’t feel the same way. The Priory Academy has forbidden one of its students from starting a fundraiser to bring in donations for Prostate Cancer UK because the drive requires him [...]