Another mass shooting

Horror struck San Bernardino, CA today as a mass shooting claimed the lives of 14 innocent people.  The report from NBC news:

Seattle High Schools Consider Later Start Time

The high school where I teach, first period begins at 7:30 a.m.  Very few of the students, in my opinion, are awake enough to fully engage in a academic subject at time of the morning.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that high schools start no later than 8:30 a.m.  In light of this several Seattle area school districts are considering later start times for their high schools.  I hope they make these changes, and my school district will consider seriously making this type of change as well.

Mass shooting at another campus

Reports are stating that 10 people died yesterday at the hands of a gunman at Umpqua Community College in Oregon.

From NBC News:

South Carolina Officer Throws Student Across Room

A school resource officer assigned to a South Carolina high school has been fired over an incident caught on video.

The video



 The New York Times reviews recent incidents involving controversial actions by school police.  Video accompanies the story.

Controversy over racial and religious remarks by Trump, Carson

Controversial remarks by a Trump supporter last week, led to attacks and counter-attacks by both the Republican and Democratic candidates for president this weekend.


 

Following up on this issue on Meet the Press, Ben Carson expressed doubt about whether a Muslim should serve as president under our Constitution.

On Unrest in Baltimore

The voices of some of those who live in the neighborhood:

Terror in Paris