Teacher beaten by students over classroom TV show
In New York City four girls aged 11 to 12 assaulted sixth grade teacher Aishah Ahmad after she refused to turn on The Jerry Springer Show in class. The attack left Ahmad with facial neck back and leg bruises as students demanded the program on the classroom television used for education.
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Maryland Naval Academy chief cleared amid probes inquiry
The Naval Academy superintendent Charles Larson is cleared of interference allegations in probes into midshipmen. A Defense Department inspector general report will scrutinize actions by Larson's former legal aide Capt. Joseph Scranton. Larson defended their conduct as proper and legal as scrutiny followed claims officials hindered 1995 1996 investigations into car theft drug ring and a child molestation case.
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Direct instruction teaching draws fire in Houston school
In a Houston, a Mabel Wesley Elementary class uses a tightly scripted direct instruction method. Kindergarteners recite, repeat, and pace with teacher Abdelsayed guiding rapid questions. Critics call it rat psychology, while supporters cite high test rankings and repeated practice for poor minority students.
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