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Sixth Grader Opens Fire at School in Idaho, Injures Three

May 7, 2021 by Fourth Estate Wire

A female sixth grade student opened fire at her middle school in Rigby, Idaho on May 6, injuring three people. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, the girl from Idaho Falls allegedly removed a handgun from her backpack and …

Atlanta Public Schools Considers Mandatory Summer Session Due to Pandemic

February 9, 2021 by Fourth Estate Wire

The Atlanta Public Schools (APS) board met February 1st to consider implementing a mandatory summer school program for students that have fallen behind during the pandemic and need an in-person approach to learning to catch up. Stakeholders also worry about …

New York City Closes Public Schools as COVID-19 Cases Surge

November 19, 2020 by Fourth Estate Wire

New York City Mayor Bill de Blaiso announced last Nov. 18 that the entire public school system in the city would close for the second time, citing a rise in COVID-19 cases.