Expulsions rise with drug incidents in Iowa schools
Iowa school data show 159 expulsions in 2011-12, most tied to drug possession, nearly doubling 2004-05. Weapons expulsions fell to 17, while total suspensions remained high. Officials credit safety measures and caution that expulsions are a last resort, with tech misuse emerging as a new factor.
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Districts weigh suspensions over expulsions in student discipline
Iowa City and Cedar Rapids school leaders say removals include suspensions and expulsions for weapons drugs and violence while expanding efforts to reduce overall suspensions by about 50 percent. Administrators emphasize keeping students in class and addressing behavioral health with support teams.
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Netanyahu dismisses Iranian New Year greetings as mere talk
In Jerusalem Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was not impressed by reports that Iran's new president Hasan Rouhani and foreign minister Javad Zarif issued Rosh Hashana greetings. He urged stronger sanctions and warned Iran will be judged by actions, not words, amid ongoing nuclear concerns and tense Israel Iran relations.
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