A former teacher with St. Paul Public Schools claims she lost her job because she advocated for students of color. Sarah Dickhausen, who taught at Open World Learning Community, sued the school district Friday in Ramsey County District Court. She wants her job back and more than $75,000 in damages.
Author Archives: Childcare Compliance
Early Childhood Education Program Earns Special Accreditation
The Early Childhood Education Program at Western New Mexico University, already accredited in offering associate and bachelor degrees by the Higher Learning Commission, has earned an additional recognition from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). “This associate degree program offered by WNMU is the first in the state to earn this […]
Lawsuit: S.A. day care’s negligence allowed employee to produce child pornography inside facility
SAN ANTONIO – A lawsuit filed in Bexar County District Court claims a Northwest Side day care failed to properly supervise an employee later convicted of producing child pornography inside the facility. The suit, filed by the family of a preschooler who attended La Petite Academy in the 6600 block of Spring Time Drive, said […]
Morris Heights day care investigated for alleged child abuse
MORRIS HEIGHTS – Parents of children at a Tremont Avenue day care center say their children have been coming home with tales of physical abuse at the hands of a teacher, and the expanding investigation now involves two city agencies. The kids are between 2 and 4 years old and attend an early life facility […]
NASD receives state funding for Head Start, pre-k programs
NORTHAMPTON, Pa. – Northampton Area School District has received approval and funding for a Head Start and two pre-kindergarten programs. District Superintendent Joseph Kovalchik informed the school board at Monday evening’s meeting the Head Start and two pre-kindergarten programs will cost the district nothing.
Happy House Day Care celebrates 42 years, ‘Bill and Noma Lankford Day’ planned for Ovilla
RED OAK — Fond memories returned as former classmates reunited Friday evening at the celebration of Bill and Noma Lankford and their 42 years of running Happy House Day Care. During the reunion, Ovilla Mayor Richard Dormier read a proclamation to Noma Lankford that named Jan. 18, 2018 as “Bill and Noma Lankford Day” in […]
Peaceful Protest Held In Bridgehampton A Day After Violence Erupts At White Pride Rally In Virginia
Sunday’s inaugural Bridgehampton Day, a celebration of unity and pride, morphed into a demonstration of solidarity and support in the wake of violent events—including three deaths—at Saturday’s white pride rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. “The protest got added on as a vigil for what happened yesterday,” Bridgehampton Day organizer Willie Jenkins explained during Sunday’s event, explaining […]
Despite efforts, kids dying in hot cars is on the rise
All the safeguards were in place to save Myles Hill’s life. There was supposed to be a head count. A log. A vehicle check.
10 things your kid’s preschool teacher wishes you knew
We are gearing up for my son’s last year of preschool. As we quickly approach kindergarten, I’m grasping for ways I can better prepare him. So I reached out to a few friends who are preschool teachers and I asked them: What do you wish the parents of your preschoolers knew? What unfiltered advice can […]
Henderson day care worker fired after video shows child being thrown
A day care worker at Kids Academy has been fired after an incident involving a child that was caught on camera. Management at Kids Academy on Horizon Drive, near Pacific Avenue, say they fired the woman as soon as she walked in the door Friday following the incident.