Teachers

Diverse Jury Pool Includes Teachers, Truck Driver in Pennsylvania Inmate’s Murder Trial

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SOMERSET, Pa. — In a significant legal proceeding on Wednesday, a varied pool of individuals including teachers, a truck driver, and retirees were being vetted to form the jury at the homicide trial of a state prison inmate. The selection process also saw the inclusion of a veteran, various farmers, and several devout Christians who did not hesitate to refer to Old Testament scripture during their interactions with the attorneys involved in Paul Jawon Kendrick’s capital case. The court’s efforts to assemble a fair and impartial jury highlight the complexities of the legal system, especially … Read more

Bipartisan Victory: New Law Boosts Social Security for Georgia’s Teachers and First Responders

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Columbus, Ga. — A new law spearheaded by U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff aimed at improving retirement benefits for Georgia’s teachers and first responders has recently been enacted. This bipartisan measure seeks to address long-standing disparities in the Social Security benefits system affecting public sector employees, including educators, firefighters, and law enforcement personnel. In a significant legislative achievement last December, Senator Ossoff garnered support from both sides of the aisle to approve the Social Security Fairness Act. This critical piece of legislation is designed to increase Social Security payouts for public employees by repealing two provisions … Read more

Illinois School District Embroiled in Lawsuit Over Allegations of Teacher’s Decades-Old Abuse of Student

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WESTCHESTER, Ill. — A former middle school teacher in Westchester, Illinois is at the center of a civil lawsuit following allegations of sexual abuse that reportedly started over two decades ago. The lawsuit, initiated by legal firm Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, targets both the alleged abuser and the Westchester School District, citing failures in safeguarding students. According to court documents filed in Cook County Circuit Court, Dawn Chester, who taught science and coached volleyball at Westchester Middle School from 1998 to 2000, is accused of abusing a student beginning when the student was 11 years … Read more

Controversial Tennessee Law Allows Teachers to Carry Guns, But Few Opt In Amid Safety and Liability Concerns

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Greeneville, TN – Josh Arrowood, a sixth-grade world history teacher at South Greene Middle School, is no stranger to firearms. A 15-year handgun permit holder, he routinely carries his .22-caliber handgun around his rural Tennessee community, including church and his local grocery store. However, despite recent state legislation that would allow him to carry his firearm to school under strict conditions, Arrowood has decided against bringing his gun into the classroom this year, citing concerns over personal liability and ambivalence from local education leaders. The new state law, enacted earlier this spring, aims to provide … Read more