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Can you truly support a friend struggling with mental health, or is it just lip service? On today's episode of RED, we unpack how to navigate the complex world of mental health support in everyday life. You'll discover actionable strategies for helping those you care about, from offering a listening ear to assisting with daily tasks. Our intention is clear: to arm you with the tools needed for compassion and understanding, because your role in a friend's journey could be more impactful than you think.
Turning our attention to the education sector, we confront some unsettling realities facing school communities today. From drug-related allegations against a cheer coach to questions about the adequacy of age limits for school bus drivers, the conversation highlights the need for parental involvement and accountability within schools. We tackle these sensitive issues head-on, urging vigilance to protect our children and ensure a safe learning environment. These stories serve as a wake-up call to the responsibilities we all share in safeguarding our youth.
Finally, we dive into the ongoing conversations about respect, inclusivity, and individual rights in educational settings. Controversies over gender-inclusive facilities and inappropriate relationships are just the start. We emphasize the necessity of mutual respect and support, not only for maintaining peace within our communities but for truly empowering students. Our commitment is unwavering, and our mission on platforms like TikTok and YouTube is to provide content that supports students on their educational journey. Join us as we continue to cultivate a caring and supportive environment for everyone.
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Speaker 1 (00:06):
this is the everyday podcast for the everyday people.
Guys, welcome back to anotherepisode of red.
It's the everyday podcast forthe everyday people.
As always, guys, I am your host, rashaun simone baskerville jr,
bringing you all school newseach and every single week.
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Before we start this episode,number 22, I want to give a
shout out.
I have to give this shout outto all of my supporters on
TikTok.
Instagram stinks becausethere's just no algorithmic
growth going on there.
So I think very soon I'm goingto delete my Instagram account.
But, with that being said,youtube is strong 793
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subscribers and every single oneof them matters to me.
So keeping this consistencywith this show, allowing the
review or the movie reviews onmy channel to continue to
progress it's cool, man.
It's really cool.
It's keeping things solid, it'skeeping the show strong, and I
just want to extend that thankyou to you guys.
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This isn't possible withoutyour love, your support and all
of the above.
Because of the circumstancesthat are surrounding us today, I
thought it'd be fitting to keepthis theme in mind for my young
audience and those of you whomay have issues with this in
your family how to help thosewith mental health challenges.
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That's an interesting theme forthis episode, isn't it true?
Well, let's focus on what thatmeans.
We can easily be overwhelmedwhen a friend is suffering from
mental distress.
We can easily be overwhelmedwhen a friend is suffering from
mental distress, but we can alsoshow how much we care by
helping our friend to cope witha distressing mental problem.
Well, how is it that we'regoing to be able to do that?
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Well, we're going to learn inthis episode.
How can this help?
First, be quick to listen.
One of the best ways to helpyour friend is to listen when he
or she wants to talk.
Do not feel that you have torespond to everything that they
say.
Acknowledge what they say andthen try your best to remain
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compassionate regarding thecircumstance.
Keep an open mind.
Avoid jumping to conclusions orbeing judgmental.
An open mind, avoid jumping toconclusions or being judgmental.
Remember that he may say, orshe in this matter, things that
they do not mean and later theymay regret.
Oftentimes today, people aremore quick to speak rather than
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to listen.
Why is it important?
Being quick to listen showsthat you have compassion for the
person.
It involves you wanting to hearthe deepest emotions from their
minds and hearts.
What's the next point?
Speak consolingly.
Your friend may be anxious, andrightly so.
Dealing with mental illness andfatigue is not an easy endeavor
.
So they might be strugglingwith feelings of worthlessness.
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So they might be strugglingwith feelings of worthlessness.
By reassuring him that you care, you can be comforting and
encouraging, even if you do notknow exactly what to say.
Well, that speaks volumes,doesn't it?
How many of us don't want to bespoken to in a kind and
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beautiful way?
Similarly, despite someone'smental health background, strive
your best to speak kindly andendearing to them.
Another point to keep in mind.
This is one of my favorite,favorite proverbs A true friend
shows love at all times.
So offer practical help,instead of assuming that you
don't know how to help, or thatyou do know how to help, ask
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what you can do.
If your friend has a hard timeexpressing what he needs, try
suggesting something practicalyou could do together, such as
going for a walk, or you couldoffer to help them with shopping
, cleaning or some other task.
Remember, in this matter, youwant to show that you want to
help them with their burdens,that you're striving to help
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them carry this load.
Here's our final point Bepatient.
Your friend may not always beready to talk.
Reassure your friend that youwill gladly listen when he does
feel like talking.
Because of his illness, yourfriend may say or do things that
hurt you.
That's common, it happens allof the time.
He may cancel plans with you orbecome irritable.
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But rather than give intofrustration, strive to be
patient, understanding as youoffer the support he needs, and
being understanding rather andoffering support that they need.
Now here's something that weneed to give attention to
Offering your support can make adifference.
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Oftentimes, people don'tbelieve that they can make a
difference when someone has amental health challenge, but if
you're quick to listen, youspeak consolingly and you're
patient, you also show love.
At all times, to the best ofyour ability, you can show your
friend not only that they'recared for and loved, but that
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you are willing to do all inyour power to help them to cope
with mental health challenges.
Well, guys, that was our theme.
If you loved this theme, let meknow by means of comments, rate
this podcast and give us thefeedback that we need in order
to keep this thing strong andthriving each and every single
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week.
We really appreciate those whoreach out to us by comment,
email, all sorts of ways, ofmethods of contact and
connection with this show.
We really appreciate you Well,as always.
We have 10 stories for episode22 that will leave you
flabbergasted, but at the sametime, we're going to strive to
give you comfort beyond allrepair.
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Here's our first story NYC highschool teacher masturbated on
camera after students leftremote class.
Probe finds Robert Torres, ateacher at Totonville High
School in Staten Island,masturbated while on camera in a
Google Meet, shocking a felloweducator who witnessed it.
The city's special commissionerof investigation found A video
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showed Torres, 48, with hispants down, conducting
masturbatory activity.
According to a just releasedreport by the city school
investigator, the disturbingbehavior, which the report says
occurred on November 3rd 2020,was one of the most bizarre
incidents to occur during theCOVID-19 pandemic, when schools
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were closed and instruction tookplace online.
Torres was remotely co-teachinga class with about 15 students.
After the teens were dismissed,the two teachers were required
to stay online for another 30minutes in case any students
logged back on with questions.
One teacher, then torres, hadhis pants down and appeared to
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be masturbating.
The sci report says the fellowteacher was shocked and
instinctively recorded theincident on his cell phone.
It says the video was given topolice, but the nypd closed the
case after determining that nostudents witnessed the act.
The sci says no criminalcharges were filed.
Torres, whose last salary was$128,451, refused to be
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interviewed by the SCI andoffered no rebuttal to the
allegation.
The report says he did notreturn a request for comment to
his City Department of Educationemail address.
The interesting thing that Ifind about this story is that it
highlights that the teacher wasdisciplined based on a
determination by an impartialarbitrator.
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The person did not specify thediscipline, but this would
include a letter in the file, afine or a suspension.
Now, this is something that Ifind to be remarkable about this
story.
Now, this is something that Ifind to be remarkable about this
story.
What would make a teacher dosomething like this in
connection with his job?
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Well, there are several factors.
Sometimes teachers today thinkthat they can take liberties
because they're teachers, or itmight have been a case of him
not knowing that his camera wason, but in this particular
context, it does seem that theteacher was aware of his actions
and he just didn't care abouthis actions.
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As teachers, you guys would bestriving to encourage young
persons against such veryserious behavior.
We're glad to know that nostudents were affected by these
circumstances, but man, oh man,it must have been something
extraordinary and surprising tohear regarding a teacher that
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you just were in class with, noteven 30 minutes ago.
In this following story, westill see some of that same
conduct that is still prevailingregarding teachers and their
dealings with students and theirpersonal decisions.
Quincy, massachusetts highschool coach accused of
supplying students with drugsand alcohol.
A varsity cheer coach in Quincyis under investigation by the
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school district following theallegations that the coach
provided alcohol and marijuanato Quincy High School students,
shared inappropriate imagesonline and breached student
confidentiality by sharingprivate information.
Quincy Public SchoolSuperintendent, kevin W Mulvey,
said in a letter to the schoolcommunity Friday.
In the letter, mulvey said thealleged incidents happened on at
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least one occasion.
He also said students andfamilies who have been directly
affected have been informed.
The identity of the coach hasnot yet been released and Mulvey
said the investigation remainsactive as the school department
does not know all of the details.
Now there are students hereinvolved in this story and one
thing that I always think aboutthat people ask me is the fact
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that I don't have children.
My wife and I Would.
We want to have children and weprovide our answer, but let's
focus on those who do havechildren at this point.
How would you feel if a teacherat your son or daughter's
school decided to provide themwith drugs or alcohol?
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Let me know in the comment boxwhat you personally feel about
this story, because there aren'tmany details as to what
happened next regarding thisteacher's choice.
But we do know that under anycircumstances a teacher should
not be doing this, but how wouldyou feel or handle that
circumstance as a parent?
We'd love to get your thoughtsin connection with this
particular story.
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In this following story we'reagain dealing with an
administrator in the schoolsystem whom is taking liberties
regarding students' lives andcircumstances.
Auburn High School athleticdirector accused of giving
inappropriate material to achild.
A former Auburn High Schoolathletic director was arrested
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Tuesday and is accused of givingobscene material to a child.
According to Auburn police,officials said Curtis Field, 29,
of Vernon, connecticut, turnedhimself into the Auburn Police
Department and was arraigned ona dissemination charge.
Field was released on $500 cashbail, conditionally to not
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contact and stay away from anyvictims.
Police say Field is ordered tostay away from Auburn and
Spencer schools and to have nounsupervised contact with anyone
under 16.
The Auburn Public SchoolsSuperintendent, dr Beth
Chamberlain, released astatement to families in the
district saying that thedistrict is aware of the arrest
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and field has been placed onadministrative leave.
The case is still underinvestigation.
However, if you do haveinformation pertaining to this
circumstance, please call508-832-7777.
So someone may ask why would ateacher or an administrator take
this road in dealing with youngpeople?
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This is becoming a pressing andprevalent problem and I know
that you guys are seeing this inthe news.
If you're not focused on thepolitical scene right now,
you're focused on theseadministrators and what they're
doing in the school environment.
One of the reasons why thispodcast was created was because,
as a school bus driver, I'vebeen driving for about seven
years.
There is so much that happensin the school environment that
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parents are just not aware of.
Some parents are not awarebecause they are neglectful of
their children, or some parentsare not aware because they
relinquish their duties asparents and says see ya, and
whatever happens in school staysin school, but the reality of
the matter is the children arethe ones who suffer.
This podcast is dedicated tomaking these stories aware.
Most of these stories arepulled from local papers, so I
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encourage you guys to continueto seek the facts regarding
what's going on in connectionwith your child's school and how
you as a parent, an aunt, uncle, cousin or an administrator can
best protect them during thesedifficult times.
At the same time, we strive togive support to you, dear ones.
This is heavy stories thatwe're dealing with, unsettling
material.
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It's not a matter of if it'sgoing to happen, but when it's
going to happen.
We'll continue to update youguys regarding the circumstances
here in Auburn at this schoolin Connecticut.
This next story takes place inMaple Shade, new Jersey.
Police are investigating aftera fatal incident occurred at a
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high school in Burlington CountyOn Tuesday.
Police responded to the busdepot of Maple Shade High School
for a report of a motor vehiclecrash.
Upon arrival, police say theirpreliminary investigations
indicate that a district busdriver was outside his bus and
struck by another school bus,sustaining fatal injuries.
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The driver of the strikingvehicle, a Maple Shade school
bus driver, remained at thescene and waited for responding
officers.
The victim, later identified asJack Howald, 85, of Maple Shade
, was a longtime employee withinthe district.
The bus driver in the strikingschool bus was identified as
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Frank Vacanti, 77, ofCinnaminson.
Officials say school will becanceled Wednesday due to the
incident.
A police presence was seen nearthe parking lot of the high
school in Maple Shade.
The incident was called intopolice around 3.45 pm.
The report says no charges havebeen filed related to the crash
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.
The investigation is stillongoing.
As a school bus driver, I'vebeen driving, as I mentioned
earlier in the show.
I've been driving school busesfor about seven years and I'm
not sure as to how somethinglike this could possibly happen.
I know that accidents happen.
That's part of the job, that'spart of our trade.
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But as school bus drivers, weknow that school buses are
equipped for safety.
In this story, we don't knowwhat the context is.
We don't know if this wasdeliberate.
We don't know what the motivewas behind this.
All we can do at this point iscontinue to bring you guys
updates and wish a well recoveryto the victim in this story.
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I do have one thing to say,though.
The victim was hit by anotherschool bus driver here being 77
years old In the comment box.
Do you guys think and here'sthe question do you guys think
that a school bus driver shouldhave a cutoff age?
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Do you think that we, as schoolbus drivers, should be cut off
at a certain point from drivinga school bus?
Now, before you select youranswer or put in your answer in
the box, here's an opposingthought right, if there is a
cutoff age to drive a school bus?
Right, and our licenses arejust upgraded driver's license,
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so we go from auto to commercial.
Should there be a cutoff age ata certain point for auto
drivers as well?
I really want to know what youguys think in connection with
that question, because that candictate a lot in connection with
the circumstances surroundingstories just like this.
In this next story we still aredealing with that same eerie
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ringing sound of elderly personswho may not be aware of persons
in the crosswalks.
Crossing Guard hit, killed nearLayton Elementary School.
A crossing guard died Tuesdaymorning after being hit by a car
near Bayview Elementary School.
Police say Around 8.30 amLayton Crossing Guard Stephen
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Wynn, 67, had just finishedhelping students cross Main
Street to get to VayviewElementary School.
At the 1600th NorthIntersection.
Wynn was hit by a northboundcar while crossing back to the
east side of the road.
Layton police said A Laytonpolice officer was stopped in
traffic at the intersection andwitnessed part of the collision.
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The officer got out of his carand started performing CPR on
Wynn before medics arrived.
Wynn died at the scene of thecrash.
Police said Wynn was in aschool crosswalk holding a stop
sign and wearing a reflectivevest when he was struck.
A traffic light that assistswith school crossings appears to
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have been operating correctlywhen the accident occurred.
Police said the woman who drovethe car that hit Wynn is
cooperating with police, but itis still unclear what caused her
to hit him.
Police said An email was sentout to parents from Bayview
Elementary Principal, sophiaFleming, saying the district has
responded by sending griefcounselors to our school to
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assist any student havingdifficult challenges following
the incident.
Well, first off, it is good tonote that the school is taking
the proper emotional and mentalprecaution regarding what these
students might be feelingregarding the loss of this
crossing guard.
This is another reason as towhy people are concerned about
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age limits on driving.
There are so many things thatpeople concern themselves with
in this world, but the realityis the things that they do
oftentimes focus on doesn'tinvolve the assisting of human
lives in a practical way.
It's interesting to note thatthis elderly woman did not see
the crossing guard in thecrosswalk.
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Could she have been distracted?
Could she have been diagnosedwith something that might be
limiting her vision?
Well, whatever the case is,they're going to continue to
update and investigate andwhatever new information comes
regarding this story, I'll besure to share it with you guys
here on TikTok and on YouTube.
But we do send our condolencesto the Nguyen family.
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The article doesn't specify ifhe had any relatives or any
persons that were immediate tohim, but it was noteworthy that
there was a neighbor who set upa little memorial on that
intersection in which he waskilled.
We do send our condolences here.
From RED Podcasting In thisfollowing story, notice how two
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administrators decided to takechildren's fun into their own
hands.
Brevard County principal teacherthrough parties monthly
provided alcohol for kids.
Report says WESH 2 is gettingnew information about a Brevard
County teacher arrested afterattending what authorities are
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calling a drunken house partywith students.
According to an arrest report,students who attended a house
party at a Brevard Countyprincipal's house told police
there had been similar partiesthere several times in the past.
Similar parties there severaltimes in the past.
Cocoa Beach police arrestedElizabeth Hill Brodigan and
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Carly Anderson.
Hill Brodigan was the principalof Roosevelt Elementary School
and Anderson was a third gradeteacher.
The principal is accused ofhosting a party at her house
with more than 100 kids andpolice say Anderson was there as
a guest.
Investigators say they foundone child at the house last
weekend who was vomiting andneeded help from paramedics.
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They also arrested one girl fordriving drunk from the party
and cited another teenager forpossession of marijuana.
While this was happening,police said Hill Brodigan came
outside to the edge of herdriveway, then she went back
inside and turned off all herlights, according to an arrest
report.
An arrest report for Andersonsaid that multiple students told
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police that parties like thishappen once or twice a month.
It doesn't say how old thestudents were, but they appear
to be high school in age.
They also said that the partywas advertised on Snapchat and
Hill-Brodigan had students helpmake preparations for it.
They told investigators therewas alcohol readily available
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and multiple coolers.
Some people were usingmarijuana and one student was
seen pointing a gun at anotherperson who was recording video.
Brevard County Public Schoolsplaced both Hill Brodigan and
Anderson on leave during theinvestigation.
The teacher is facing chargesof child neglect and
contributing to the delinquencyof a minor, the principal is two
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, along with hosting an openhouse party A powerful story of
just how crazy things havegotten in the school system.
Let me ask you guys, thisquestion, and I don't want to
put any of you on the spot Wouldyou have gone to the party?
Would you have involvedyourself in this kind of conduct
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?
Administrators were once pulledfrom the masses to be able to
direct, guide and instruct youngones.
How crazy it is that we are nowliving in a time in which
administrators are just pushingthat envelope to the very limit.
Well, guys, we do hope that thestudents whom were injured in
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regards to this greatGatsby-like environment make a
well recovery.
And for you parents, we justwant to simply say sorry, Sorry,
that you trust administratorsand then this is the result
sometimes of trying to do what'sbest for your child.
We hope that this is taken careof as soon as possible, but
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this is going to be a veryunique circumstance here in
Florida.
This next story reallyhighlights how just one word can
make all of the differenceDenver High School's all-gender
bathroom under investigation byDepartment of Education.
Denver Public Schools has beenplaced under investigation by
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the US Department of Educationfor replacing a woman's restroom
with an all-gender facility.
On Tuesday, the EducationDepartment's Office for Civil
Rights announced that it will belooking into Denver Public
Schools District for allegedlydiscriminating against its
female students after convertinga female bathroom into an
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all-gender bathroom at one ofits largest high schools an
all-gender bathroom at one ofits largest high schools.
As a result, east High Schoolnow has an exclusive restroom
for male students and norestroom for female students on
its second floor.
Acting Assistant Secretary forCivil Rights, craig Treanor,
wrote in a letter to the citysuperintendent.
According to OCR, the schooldistrict also installed all
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gender restrooms at the DenverSchool of the Arts and CEC Early
College, both of which servegrades 6 through 12.
The letter cited an East HighSchool parent who claimed during
a school board meeting that thedistrict had sacrificed the
comfort of these young femalesfor this dubious change by now
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limiting their options.
Ocr warned that thesefacilities could potentially be
in violation of Title IXregulations, which prohibit
discrimination on the basis ofsex in any education program or
activity operated by a recipientof federal financial assistance
from the department.
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The alarming report that theDenver Public Schools District
denied female students arestroom comparable with their
male counterparts appears todirectly violate the civil
rights of the district's femalestudents, trainor said in a
press release In a statement toFox News Digital.
A Denver public schoolspokesperson said in a statement
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that they are aware of theinvestigation and added that the
all-gender facility was theresult of a student-led process
that reflects our commitment toinclusivity and student voice,
leadership and empowerment,providing a welcoming space for
all.
Now this story highlights a very, very important quality that's
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needed.
The quality is respect.
On this podcast, I am not foror against anyone in this regard
, but respect will help everyoneto come to the best outcome.
Well, how is that possible?
How can you have respectwithout choosing a side?
I'll tell you.
Imagine for a moment that youhave chosen not to smoke
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personally because you recognizethat it can do damage to your
body.
Other persons that you arefriends with or neighbors with
choose to continue to smoke.
As long as respect is in themiddle of this relationship, you
can dwell in peace with yourneighbor.
Everyone on this planet has theright to choose how they will
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live their lives.
If persons are not comfortablewith certain circumstances,
there should be a mutual respecton both parties.
Today, what often happens isthat people focus on their
personal opinions, theirfeelings, and try to push such
mentalities and thoughts onother people.
Well, what's going to happen?
The same thing that wouldhappen if you did not want to
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live your life a certain way andsomeone wanted to push their
life on you and vice versa.
You see, those stances make wayfor war.
It makes way for the opposingeffect.
But respect allows each personnot to always agree the same way
, but to see the right to choosefor each person, based on their
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own free will, and that's whatthis story really highlights.
It's not a matter of bathrooms,it's not a matter of female,
male, transgender, etc.
No matter how people choose tolive their lives, all of us must
strive to respect everyone'sindividual choices, whether some
persons are comfortable withcertain things or not.
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When we focus on respect, wecan do so much more rather than
allow space for negativity,corruption and animosity.
We hope that this situation isrectified in a manner that will
benefit the students.
When it comes to changes likethis in school, it's the
students that suffer.
So continue to be proactiveparents and continue to leave
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room for peace.
Rather than insisting on yourown way, strive your best to
cultivate and show respect forother people and their feelings.
It really does go a long way,guys.
Here's our follow-up story AMassachusetts youth program
employee accused ofinappropriate relationship with
students.
District says A staff memberemployed by a collaborative
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program was placed onadministrative leave Wednesday
after they were accused ofhaving inappropriate
relationships with students.
The Hull Massachusetts SchoolDistrict said In a statement
from school administration theallegations against the staff
member, a paraprofessionalemployed with the South Shore
Collaborative Program, which ishoused at Hull High School, were
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brought forward Wednesdaymorning.
The allegations involvedinappropriate relationships
between the paraprofessional andstudents enrolled in Hull High
School.
Hull Public SchoolsSuperintendent Michael Jett and
South Shore EducationalCollaborative Program Executive
Director Michael Loesch wrote inthe statement Consistent with
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our policies and procedures,ssec administration notified
Hull Public SchoolsAdministration and a joint
investigation was launched.
The collaborative immediatelyplaced the staff member on leave
.
The Hull Police Department isalso conducting a separate
investigation.
Department Chief John Dunnreleased a statement Wednesday
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morning of the allegations.
This is an ongoinginvestigation and no further
information is available at thistime.
Now, to those students who maybe involved in this circumstance
or know of the circumstances atHull High School, please know
that you have the support of theteam here If you are someone
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whom has been a victim of acircumstance like this.
Surround yourself with thosewho can provide you with support
.
Try to avoid spreading rumorsabout the circumstance and deal
with things as they truly are,guys, not as we would like them
to be To you.
Parents who may be involved inthis twisted cycle of
administrators and studentsbeing involved in inappropriate
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conduct, continue to be patientwith the matter.
Strive your best to takecontrol over your emotions, even
if those emotions might bewarranted in the situation like
this.
Strive to have self-control andyou will come off successful in
how you make decisionsregarding what's best for your
child.
We wish you, guys, all of thebest there as you continue to
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move forward past this verydifficult circumstance, as you
continue to move forward pastthis very difficult circumstance
.
Well, guys, we finally reachedthat final part of the show,
story number 10.
I can't say that we've savedthe best for last, but this
story was the most interestingthat I've ever had on this show
so far.
A Berks County middle schoolworker arrested for unlawful
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contact with boy.
A Berks County middle schoolworker arrested for unlawful
contact with boy.
Police in Berks County havearrested an English second
language paraprofessional at amiddle school in Reading
following allegations that shehad inappropriate contact with a
male student at the school andmade threats of violence against
a female middle schooler.
Middle schooler, according topolice, officials arrested
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Stephanie Quintero Ochoa, 19, ofreading, on charges of unlawful
contact with a minor, indecentexposure, dissemination of
explicit sexual material andother offenses, after allegedly
receiving several complaintsfrom the state's Department of
Human Services concerning herconduct.
Officials claim that whileemployed as an English second
language paraprofessional at aNorthwest middle school in the
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Reading School District, kinteroOchoa would hug and touch a
13-year-old boy at the school ina way that made him feel
uncomfortable.
This touching involvedhand-holding, playing with his
hair, writing on the boy's skinand rubbing her leg against his
thighs, officials said In aninterview with police, officials
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said the victim pleaded withKintera Okchua to cease her
behavior and claimed that sheshowed him sexually explicit
images on her phone.
Also, police claim that whenthe boy's 13-year-old girlfriend
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, also a student at the,including video of Kintero Ochoa
engaging in sexual activity,according to police.
Police also say one of thestudents told police that
Kintero Ochoa showed them nudeimages of a student at the
school that were located on herphone.
In the course of thisinvestigation, police officials
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claimed they confiscated KinteroOchoa's phone and allegedly
confirmed the middle schoolstudent's claims.
Kintero Ochoa has been chargedand she surrendered to police on
Tuesday, january 28, 2025,officials said she was arraigned
and released on $25,000unsecured bail.
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A preliminary hearing forKintero Ochoa is scheduled for
February 7th 2025.
A tragic story in connectionwith what is going on in schools
.
I am terribly sorry to hear ofthe circumstances here.
It's devastating when you guysreally sit back and think about
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all of the things that are goingon regarding the school system,
a place that students have tobe every single day, 180 days
out of the year.
This is what people arechoosing to do with their free
will.
It's tough, guys, but what canyou do to cope?
Stay close to positive vibes.
This podcast was created justfor that and as we move forward,
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as we grow on TikTok, we aregoing to continue to find ways
to strengthen and give you guysthat endurance you need to make
school a success.
The care that we have isgenuine.
It's not about reaching amillion subscribers.
It's not about being popular ortrendy on tiktok.
It's about showing that wegenuinely care.
We love each and every one ofyou guys and it's been a full
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two years of us bringing youthis school news right from the
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can also subscribe to my YouTubechannel for some very, very
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gripping material.
Well, guys, this has been RED.
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this is the everyday podcast for the everyday people.
Guys, welcome back to anotherepisode of red.
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As always, guys, I am your host, rashaun simone baskerville jr,
bringing you all school newseach and every single week.
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Before we start this episode,number 22, I want to give a
shout out.
I have to give this shout outto all of my supporters on
TikTok.
Instagram stinks becausethere's just no algorithmic
growth going on there.
So I think very soon I'm goingto delete my Instagram account.
But, with that being said,youtube is strong 793
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subscribers and every single oneof them matters to me.
So keeping this consistencywith this show, allowing the
review or the movie reviews onmy channel to continue to
progress it's cool, man.
It's really cool.
It's keeping things solid, it'skeeping the show strong, and I
just want to extend that thankyou to you guys.
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This isn't possible withoutyour love, your support and all
of the above.
Because of the circumstancesthat are surrounding us today, I
thought it'd be fitting to keepthis theme in mind for my young
audience and those of you whomay have issues with this in
your family how to help thosewith mental health challenges.
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That's an interesting theme forthis episode, isn't it true?
Well, let's focus on what thatmeans.
We can easily be overwhelmedwhen a friend is suffering from
mental distress.
We can easily be overwhelmedwhen a friend is suffering from
mental distress, but we can alsoshow how much we care by
helping our friend to cope witha distressing mental problem.
Well, how is it that we'regoing to be able to do that?
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Well, we're going to learn inthis episode.
How can this help?
First, be quick to listen.
One of the best ways to helpyour friend is to listen when he
or she wants to talk.
Do not feel that you have torespond to everything that they
say.
Acknowledge what they say andthen try your best to remain
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compassionate regarding thecircumstance.
Keep an open mind.
Avoid jumping to conclusions orbeing judgmental.
An open mind, avoid jumping toconclusions or being judgmental.
Remember that he may say, orshe in this matter, things that
they do not mean and later theymay regret.
Oftentimes today, people aremore quick to speak rather than
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to listen.
Why is it important?
Being quick to listen showsthat you have compassion for the
person.
It involves you wanting to hearthe deepest emotions from their
minds and hearts.
What's the next point?
Speak consolingly.
Your friend may be anxious, andrightly so.
Dealing with mental illness andfatigue is not an easy endeavor
.
So they might be strugglingwith feelings of worthlessness.
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So they might be strugglingwith feelings of worthlessness.
By reassuring him that you care, you can be comforting and
encouraging, even if you do notknow exactly what to say.
Well, that speaks volumes,doesn't it?
How many of us don't want to bespoken to in a kind and
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beautiful way?
Similarly, despite someone'smental health background, strive
your best to speak kindly andendearing to them.
Another point to keep in mind.
This is one of my favorite,favorite proverbs A true friend
shows love at all times.
So offer practical help,instead of assuming that you
don't know how to help, or thatyou do know how to help, ask
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what you can do.
If your friend has a hard timeexpressing what he needs, try
suggesting something practicalyou could do together, such as
going for a walk, or you couldoffer to help them with shopping
, cleaning or some other task.
Remember, in this matter, youwant to show that you want to
help them with their burdens,that you're striving to help
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them carry this load.
Here's our final point Bepatient.
Your friend may not always beready to talk.
Reassure your friend that youwill gladly listen when he does
feel like talking.
Because of his illness, yourfriend may say or do things that
hurt you.
That's common, it happens allof the time.
He may cancel plans with you orbecome irritable.
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But rather than give intofrustration, strive to be
patient, understanding as youoffer the support he needs, and
being understanding rather andoffering support that they need.
Now here's something that weneed to give attention to
Offering your support can make adifference.
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Oftentimes, people don'tbelieve that they can make a
difference when someone has amental health challenge, but if
you're quick to listen, youspeak consolingly and you're
patient, you also show love.
At all times, to the best ofyour ability, you can show your
friend not only that they'recared for and loved, but that
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you are willing to do all inyour power to help them to cope
with mental health challenges.
Well, guys, that was our theme.
If you loved this theme, let meknow by means of comments, rate
this podcast and give us thefeedback that we need in order
to keep this thing strong andthriving each and every single
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week.
We really appreciate those whoreach out to us by comment,
email, all sorts of ways, ofmethods of contact and
connection with this show.
We really appreciate you Well,as always.
We have 10 stories for episode22 that will leave you
flabbergasted, but at the sametime, we're going to strive to
give you comfort beyond allrepair.
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Here's our first story NYC highschool teacher masturbated on
camera after students leftremote class.
Probe finds Robert Torres, ateacher at Totonville High
School in Staten Island,masturbated while on camera in a
Google Meet, shocking a felloweducator who witnessed it.
The city's special commissionerof investigation found A video
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showed Torres, 48, with hispants down, conducting
masturbatory activity.
According to a just releasedreport by the city school
investigator, the disturbingbehavior, which the report says
occurred on November 3rd 2020,was one of the most bizarre
incidents to occur during theCOVID-19 pandemic, when schools
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were closed and instruction tookplace online.
Torres was remotely co-teachinga class with about 15 students.
After the teens were dismissed,the two teachers were required
to stay online for another 30minutes in case any students
logged back on with questions.
One teacher, then torres, hadhis pants down and appeared to
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be masturbating.
The sci report says the fellowteacher was shocked and
instinctively recorded theincident on his cell phone.
It says the video was given topolice, but the nypd closed the
case after determining that nostudents witnessed the act.
The sci says no criminalcharges were filed.
Torres, whose last salary was$128,451, refused to be
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interviewed by the SCI andoffered no rebuttal to the
allegation.
The report says he did notreturn a request for comment to
his City Department of Educationemail address.
The interesting thing that Ifind about this story is that it
highlights that the teacher wasdisciplined based on a
determination by an impartialarbitrator.
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The person did not specify thediscipline, but this would
include a letter in the file, afine or a suspension.
Now, this is something that Ifind to be remarkable about this
story.
Now, this is something that Ifind to be remarkable about this
story.
What would make a teacher dosomething like this in
connection with his job?
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Well, there are several factors.
Sometimes teachers today thinkthat they can take liberties
because they're teachers, or itmight have been a case of him
not knowing that his camera wason, but in this particular
context, it does seem that theteacher was aware of his actions
and he just didn't care abouthis actions.
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As teachers, you guys would bestriving to encourage young
persons against such veryserious behavior.
We're glad to know that nostudents were affected by these
circumstances, but man, oh man,it must have been something
extraordinary and surprising tohear regarding a teacher that
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you just were in class with, noteven 30 minutes ago.
In this following story, westill see some of that same
conduct that is still prevailingregarding teachers and their
dealings with students and theirpersonal decisions.
Quincy, massachusetts highschool coach accused of
supplying students with drugsand alcohol.
A varsity cheer coach in Quincyis under investigation by the
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school district following theallegations that the coach
provided alcohol and marijuanato Quincy High School students,
shared inappropriate imagesonline and breached student
confidentiality by sharingprivate information.
Quincy Public SchoolSuperintendent, kevin W Mulvey,
said in a letter to the schoolcommunity Friday.
In the letter, mulvey said thealleged incidents happened on at
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least one occasion.
He also said students andfamilies who have been directly
affected have been informed.
The identity of the coach hasnot yet been released and Mulvey
said the investigation remainsactive as the school department
does not know all of the details.
Now there are students hereinvolved in this story and one
thing that I always think aboutthat people ask me is the fact
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that I don't have children.
My wife and I Would.
We want to have children and weprovide our answer, but let's
focus on those who do havechildren at this point.
How would you feel if a teacherat your son or daughter's
school decided to provide themwith drugs or alcohol?
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Let me know in the comment boxwhat you personally feel about
this story, because there aren'tmany details as to what
happened next regarding thisteacher's choice.
But we do know that under anycircumstances a teacher should
not be doing this, but how wouldyou feel or handle that
circumstance as a parent?
We'd love to get your thoughtsin connection with this
particular story.
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In this following story we'reagain dealing with an
administrator in the schoolsystem whom is taking liberties
regarding students' lives andcircumstances.
Auburn High School athleticdirector accused of giving
inappropriate material to achild.
A former Auburn High Schoolathletic director was arrested
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Tuesday and is accused of givingobscene material to a child.
According to Auburn police,officials said Curtis Field, 29,
of Vernon, connecticut, turnedhimself into the Auburn Police
Department and was arraigned ona dissemination charge.
Field was released on $500 cashbail, conditionally to not
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contact and stay away from anyvictims.
Police say Field is ordered tostay away from Auburn and
Spencer schools and to have nounsupervised contact with anyone
under 16.
The Auburn Public SchoolsSuperintendent, dr Beth
Chamberlain, released astatement to families in the
district saying that thedistrict is aware of the arrest
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and field has been placed onadministrative leave.
The case is still underinvestigation.
However, if you do haveinformation pertaining to this
circumstance, please call508-832-7777.
So someone may ask why would ateacher or an administrator take
this road in dealing with youngpeople?
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This is becoming a pressing andprevalent problem and I know
that you guys are seeing this inthe news.
If you're not focused on thepolitical scene right now,
you're focused on theseadministrators and what they're
doing in the school environment.
One of the reasons why thispodcast was created was because,
as a school bus driver, I'vebeen driving for about seven
years.
There is so much that happensin the school environment that
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parents are just not aware of.
Some parents are not awarebecause they are neglectful of
their children, or some parentsare not aware because they
relinquish their duties asparents and says see ya, and
whatever happens in school staysin school, but the reality of
the matter is the children arethe ones who suffer.
This podcast is dedicated tomaking these stories aware.
Most of these stories arepulled from local papers, so I
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encourage you guys to continueto seek the facts regarding
what's going on in connectionwith your child's school and how
you as a parent, an aunt, uncle, cousin or an administrator can
best protect them during thesedifficult times.
At the same time, we strive togive support to you, dear ones.
This is heavy stories thatwe're dealing with, unsettling
material.
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It's not a matter of if it'sgoing to happen, but when it's
going to happen.
We'll continue to update youguys regarding the circumstances
here in Auburn at this schoolin Connecticut.
This next story takes place inMaple Shade, new Jersey.
Police are investigating aftera fatal incident occurred at a
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high school in Burlington CountyOn Tuesday.
Police responded to the busdepot of Maple Shade High School
for a report of a motor vehiclecrash.
Upon arrival, police say theirpreliminary investigations
indicate that a district busdriver was outside his bus and
struck by another school bus,sustaining fatal injuries.
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The driver of the strikingvehicle, a Maple Shade school
bus driver, remained at thescene and waited for responding
officers.
The victim, later identified asJack Howald, 85, of Maple Shade
, was a longtime employee withinthe district.
The bus driver in the strikingschool bus was identified as
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Frank Vacanti, 77, ofCinnaminson.
Officials say school will becanceled Wednesday due to the
incident.
A police presence was seen nearthe parking lot of the high
school in Maple Shade.
The incident was called intopolice around 3.45 pm.
The report says no charges havebeen filed related to the crash
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.
The investigation is stillongoing.
As a school bus driver, I'vebeen driving, as I mentioned
earlier in the show.
I've been driving school busesfor about seven years and I'm
not sure as to how somethinglike this could possibly happen.
I know that accidents happen.
That's part of the job, that'spart of our trade.
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But as school bus drivers, weknow that school buses are
equipped for safety.
In this story, we don't knowwhat the context is.
We don't know if this wasdeliberate.
We don't know what the motivewas behind this.
All we can do at this point iscontinue to bring you guys
updates and wish a well recoveryto the victim in this story.
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I do have one thing to say,though.
The victim was hit by anotherschool bus driver here being 77
years old In the comment box.
Do you guys think and here'sthe question do you guys think
that a school bus driver shouldhave a cutoff age?
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Do you think that we, as schoolbus drivers, should be cut off
at a certain point from drivinga school bus?
Now, before you select youranswer or put in your answer in
the box, here's an opposingthought right, if there is a
cutoff age to drive a school bus?
Right, and our licenses arejust upgraded driver's license,
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so we go from auto to commercial.
Should there be a cutoff age ata certain point for auto
drivers as well?
I really want to know what youguys think in connection with
that question, because that candictate a lot in connection with
the circumstances surroundingstories just like this.
In this next story we still aredealing with that same eerie
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ringing sound of elderly personswho may not be aware of persons
in the crosswalks.
Crossing Guard hit, killed nearLayton Elementary School.
A crossing guard died Tuesdaymorning after being hit by a car
near Bayview Elementary School.
Police say Around 8.30 amLayton Crossing Guard Stephen
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Wynn, 67, had just finishedhelping students cross Main
Street to get to VayviewElementary School.
At the 1600th NorthIntersection.
Wynn was hit by a northboundcar while crossing back to the
east side of the road.
Layton police said A Laytonpolice officer was stopped in
traffic at the intersection andwitnessed part of the collision.
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The officer got out of his carand started performing CPR on
Wynn before medics arrived.
Wynn died at the scene of thecrash.
Police said Wynn was in aschool crosswalk holding a stop
sign and wearing a reflectivevest when he was struck.
A traffic light that assistswith school crossings appears to
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have been operating correctlywhen the accident occurred.
Police said the woman who drovethe car that hit Wynn is
cooperating with police, but itis still unclear what caused her
to hit him.
Police said An email was sentout to parents from Bayview
Elementary Principal, sophiaFleming, saying the district has
responded by sending griefcounselors to our school to
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assist any student havingdifficult challenges following
the incident.
Well, first off, it is good tonote that the school is taking
the proper emotional and mentalprecaution regarding what these
students might be feelingregarding the loss of this
crossing guard.
This is another reason as towhy people are concerned about
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age limits on driving.
There are so many things thatpeople concern themselves with
in this world, but the realityis the things that they do
oftentimes focus on doesn'tinvolve the assisting of human
lives in a practical way.
It's interesting to note thatthis elderly woman did not see
the crossing guard in thecrosswalk.
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Could she have been distracted?
Could she have been diagnosedwith something that might be
limiting her vision?
Well, whatever the case is,they're going to continue to
update and investigate andwhatever new information comes
regarding this story, I'll besure to share it with you guys
here on TikTok and on YouTube.
But we do send our condolencesto the Nguyen family.
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The article doesn't specify ifhe had any relatives or any
persons that were immediate tohim, but it was noteworthy that
there was a neighbor who set upa little memorial on that
intersection in which he waskilled.
We do send our condolences here.
From RED Podcasting In thisfollowing story, notice how two
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administrators decided to takechildren's fun into their own
hands.
Brevard County principal teacherthrough parties monthly
provided alcohol for kids.
Report says WESH 2 is gettingnew information about a Brevard
County teacher arrested afterattending what authorities are
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calling a drunken house partywith students.
According to an arrest report,students who attended a house
party at a Brevard Countyprincipal's house told police
there had been similar partiesthere several times in the past.
Similar parties there severaltimes in the past.
Cocoa Beach police arrestedElizabeth Hill Brodigan and
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Carly Anderson.
Hill Brodigan was the principalof Roosevelt Elementary School
and Anderson was a third gradeteacher.
The principal is accused ofhosting a party at her house
with more than 100 kids andpolice say Anderson was there as
a guest.
Investigators say they foundone child at the house last
weekend who was vomiting andneeded help from paramedics.
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They also arrested one girl fordriving drunk from the party
and cited another teenager forpossession of marijuana.
While this was happening,police said Hill Brodigan came
outside to the edge of herdriveway, then she went back
inside and turned off all herlights, according to an arrest
report.
An arrest report for Andersonsaid that multiple students told
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police that parties like thishappen once or twice a month.
It doesn't say how old thestudents were, but they appear
to be high school in age.
They also said that the partywas advertised on Snapchat and
Hill-Brodigan had students helpmake preparations for it.
They told investigators therewas alcohol readily available
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and multiple coolers.
Some people were usingmarijuana and one student was
seen pointing a gun at anotherperson who was recording video.
Brevard County Public Schoolsplaced both Hill Brodigan and
Anderson on leave during theinvestigation.
The teacher is facing chargesof child neglect and
contributing to the delinquencyof a minor, the principal is two
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, along with hosting an openhouse party A powerful story of
just how crazy things havegotten in the school system.
Let me ask you guys, thisquestion, and I don't want to
put any of you on the spot Wouldyou have gone to the party?
Would you have involvedyourself in this kind of conduct
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?
Administrators were once pulledfrom the masses to be able to
direct, guide and instruct youngones.
How crazy it is that we are nowliving in a time in which
administrators are just pushingthat envelope to the very limit.
Well, guys, we do hope that thestudents whom were injured in
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regards to this greatGatsby-like environment make a
well recovery.
And for you parents, we justwant to simply say sorry, Sorry,
that you trust administratorsand then this is the result
sometimes of trying to do what'sbest for your child.
We hope that this is taken careof as soon as possible, but
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this is going to be a veryunique circumstance here in
Florida.
This next story reallyhighlights how just one word can
make all of the differenceDenver High School's all-gender
bathroom under investigation byDepartment of Education.
Denver Public Schools has beenplaced under investigation by
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the US Department of Educationfor replacing a woman's restroom
with an all-gender facility.
On Tuesday, the EducationDepartment's Office for Civil
Rights announced that it will belooking into Denver Public
Schools District for allegedlydiscriminating against its
female students after convertinga female bathroom into an
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all-gender bathroom at one ofits largest high schools an
all-gender bathroom at one ofits largest high schools.
As a result, east High Schoolnow has an exclusive restroom
for male students and norestroom for female students on
its second floor.
Acting Assistant Secretary forCivil Rights, craig Treanor,
wrote in a letter to the citysuperintendent.
According to OCR, the schooldistrict also installed all
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gender restrooms at the DenverSchool of the Arts and CEC Early
College, both of which servegrades 6 through 12.
The letter cited an East HighSchool parent who claimed during
a school board meeting that thedistrict had sacrificed the
comfort of these young femalesfor this dubious change by now
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limiting their options.
Ocr warned that thesefacilities could potentially be
in violation of Title IXregulations, which prohibit
discrimination on the basis ofsex in any education program or
activity operated by a recipientof federal financial assistance
from the department.
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The alarming report that theDenver Public Schools District
denied female students arestroom comparable with their
male counterparts appears todirectly violate the civil
rights of the district's femalestudents, trainor said in a
press release In a statement toFox News Digital.
A Denver public schoolspokesperson said in a statement
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that they are aware of theinvestigation and added that the
all-gender facility was theresult of a student-led process
that reflects our commitment toinclusivity and student voice,
leadership and empowerment,providing a welcoming space for
all.
Now this story highlights a very, very important quality that's
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needed.
The quality is respect.
On this podcast, I am not foror against anyone in this regard
, but respect will help everyoneto come to the best outcome.
Well, how is that possible?
How can you have respectwithout choosing a side?
I'll tell you.
Imagine for a moment that youhave chosen not to smoke
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personally because you recognizethat it can do damage to your
body.
Other persons that you arefriends with or neighbors with
choose to continue to smoke.
As long as respect is in themiddle of this relationship, you
can dwell in peace with yourneighbor.
Everyone on this planet has theright to choose how they will
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live their lives.
If persons are not comfortablewith certain circumstances,
there should be a mutual respecton both parties.
Today, what often happens isthat people focus on their
personal opinions, theirfeelings, and try to push such
mentalities and thoughts onother people.
Well, what's going to happen?
The same thing that wouldhappen if you did not want to
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live your life a certain way andsomeone wanted to push their
life on you and vice versa.
You see, those stances make wayfor war.
It makes way for the opposingeffect.
But respect allows each personnot to always agree the same way
, but to see the right to choosefor each person, based on their
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own free will, and that's whatthis story really highlights.
It's not a matter of bathrooms,it's not a matter of female,
male, transgender, etc.
No matter how people choose tolive their lives, all of us must
strive to respect everyone'sindividual choices, whether some
persons are comfortable withcertain things or not.
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When we focus on respect, wecan do so much more rather than
allow space for negativity,corruption and animosity.
We hope that this situation isrectified in a manner that will
benefit the students.
When it comes to changes likethis in school, it's the
students that suffer.
So continue to be proactiveparents and continue to leave
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room for peace.
Rather than insisting on yourown way, strive your best to
cultivate and show respect forother people and their feelings.
It really does go a long way,guys.
Here's our follow-up story AMassachusetts youth program
employee accused ofinappropriate relationship with
students.
District says A staff memberemployed by a collaborative
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program was placed onadministrative leave Wednesday
after they were accused ofhaving inappropriate
relationships with students.
The Hull Massachusetts SchoolDistrict said In a statement
from school administration theallegations against the staff
member, a paraprofessionalemployed with the South Shore
Collaborative Program, which ishoused at Hull High School, were
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brought forward Wednesdaymorning.
The allegations involvedinappropriate relationships
between the paraprofessional andstudents enrolled in Hull High
School.
Hull Public SchoolsSuperintendent Michael Jett and
South Shore EducationalCollaborative Program Executive
Director Michael Loesch wrote inthe statement Consistent with
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our policies and procedures,ssec administration notified
Hull Public SchoolsAdministration and a joint
investigation was launched.
The collaborative immediatelyplaced the staff member on leave
.
The Hull Police Department isalso conducting a separate
investigation.
Department Chief John Dunnreleased a statement Wednesday
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morning of the allegations.
This is an ongoinginvestigation and no further
information is available at thistime.
Now, to those students who maybe involved in this circumstance
or know of the circumstances atHull High School, please know
that you have the support of theteam here If you are someone
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whom has been a victim of acircumstance like this.
Surround yourself with thosewho can provide you with support
.
Try to avoid spreading rumorsabout the circumstance and deal
with things as they truly are,guys, not as we would like them
to be To you.
Parents who may be involved inthis twisted cycle of
administrators and studentsbeing involved in inappropriate
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conduct, continue to be patientwith the matter.
Strive your best to takecontrol over your emotions, even
if those emotions might bewarranted in the situation like
this.
Strive to have self-control andyou will come off successful in
how you make decisionsregarding what's best for your
child.
We wish you, guys, all of thebest there as you continue to
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move forward past this verydifficult circumstance, as you
continue to move forward pastthis very difficult circumstance
.
Well, guys, we finally reachedthat final part of the show,
story number 10.
I can't say that we've savedthe best for last, but this
story was the most interestingthat I've ever had on this show
so far.
A Berks County middle schoolworker arrested for unlawful
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contact with boy.
A Berks County middle schoolworker arrested for unlawful
contact with boy.
Police in Berks County havearrested an English second
language paraprofessional at amiddle school in Reading
following allegations that shehad inappropriate contact with a
male student at the school andmade threats of violence against
a female middle schooler.
Middle schooler, according topolice, officials arrested
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Stephanie Quintero Ochoa, 19, ofreading, on charges of unlawful
contact with a minor, indecentexposure, dissemination of
explicit sexual material andother offenses, after allegedly
receiving several complaintsfrom the state's Department of
Human Services concerning herconduct.
Officials claim that whileemployed as an English second
language paraprofessional at aNorthwest middle school in the
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Reading School District, kinteroOchoa would hug and touch a
13-year-old boy at the school ina way that made him feel
uncomfortable.
This touching involvedhand-holding, playing with his
hair, writing on the boy's skinand rubbing her leg against his
thighs, officials said In aninterview with police, officials
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said the victim pleaded withKintera Okchua to cease her
behavior and claimed that sheshowed him sexually explicit
images on her phone.
Also, police claim that whenthe boy's 13-year-old girlfriend
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, also a student at the,including video of Kintero Ochoa
engaging in sexual activity,according to police.
Police also say one of thestudents told police that
Kintero Ochoa showed them nudeimages of a student at the
school that were located on herphone.
In the course of thisinvestigation, police officials
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claimed they confiscated KinteroOchoa's phone and allegedly
confirmed the middle schoolstudent's claims.
Kintero Ochoa has been chargedand she surrendered to police on
Tuesday, january 28, 2025,officials said she was arraigned
and released on $25,000unsecured bail.
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A preliminary hearing forKintero Ochoa is scheduled for
February 7th 2025.
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all of the things that are goingon regarding the school system,
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out of the year.
This is what people arechoosing to do with their free
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This podcast was created justfor that and as we move forward,
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