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Virginia School Bus Driver Charged After Allegedly Hitting Elementary Student, Sheriff Says
A Virginia school bus driver is facing charges after allegedly striking an elementary school student aboard his bus, according to investigators.
Allen Jackson, 68, of Sterling, was charged with simple assault and battery, a misdemeanor, following an investigation by the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, officials announced Friday, Oct. 31.
Detectives determined Jackson struck a juvenile student with his hand while aboard a bus assigned to Potowmack Elementary School on Oct. 23, the Sheriff’s Office said.
The incident was reported to the School Resource Officer Unit on Oct. 24.
Jackson was …
Viral Illness Spreads In Maryland Schools As Dozens Report Hand, Foot, And Mouth Cases
A viral illness is spreading through classrooms in Prince George’s County, with more than 40 schools reporting cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease, according to district officials.
Prince George’s County Public Schools said as of Thursday, Oct. 23, over 40 schools have confirmed cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD).
The viral illness typically affects young children, but officials warned that anyone can get it.
Symptoms include fever, poor appetite, sore throat, and other cold-like signs.
Officials said those may appear one to two days before painful mouth sores an…
DOJ, UVA Reach Agreement Over Civil Rights Violations, Bias Investigations Paused
The US Department of Justice has reached a landmark agreement with the University of Virginia, requiring the school to comply with federal civil rights laws and protect students and faculty from discrimination.
Under the agreement, UVA will be bound by the Justice Department’s “Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination,” ensuring that the university does not engage in unlawful racial discrimination in admissions, hiring, or other university programs, the DOJ said on Wednesday, Oct. 22.
As part of the terms, UVA must submit quarterly reports through 2028 an…
Rabid Raccoon Trapped Under Lockers Inside Maryland School, Health Officials Say
A raccoon that made its way inside a Baltimore school during dismissal this week has tested positive for rabies, city health officials confirmed.
According to the Baltimore City Health Department, Animal Control was notified Wednesday, Oct. 15, after the raccoon captured from Fallstaff Elementary Middle School tested positive for the virus.
The day before, on Oct. 14, school officials said the raccoon was first spotted outside the building during dismissal, before it managed to slip inside through an open door.
Once inside, staff members acted fast, trapping the animal under lockers using …
