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Should We Allow Spanking In Schools? 19 States Allow It, Would You? [POLL}

Richie Phillips — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 22:16:06 +0000

I just got this week’s Time Magazine, and I couldn’t believe what I was reading. 19 states allow spanking and paddling to this day for misbehavior. (New York doesn’t). But would you support it? Take our pollThe article states that the US Congress is taking a look at this and contemplating putting a stop to [...]

Bethlehem NY Has Great New Bus Safety Rules

Richie Phillips — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 14:29:36 +0000

We all know that we should be careful regarding school bus safety, but sometimes we’re out of practice after the summer months. Well, Bethlehem has some new ideas that will make things safer, less costly and more efficient. We should all take note According to an article in the Niskayuna Spotlight Newspaper, Bethelehm Central school [...]

A Man Says He's A Survey Taker For Guilderland Central School District – But He's Not

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Wed, 23 May 2012 13:41:08 +0000

There’s a man that’s been going from door to door claiming that he’s a survey taker on behalf of the Guilderland Central School District. This happened in the Town Of New Scotland, but it’s within the school district’s area. In a story that I saw on News 10 ABC, a Guilderland Police captain mentioned that [...]

Shooting At Ohio High School

Richie Phillips — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:24:13 +0000

Here I am, getting ready to go to yet another fantastic area school for the Readin’, Writin’ and Rhymin’ Tour, and this news item is flashing across my phone as we speak- “School Shooting In Ohio”. This is nauseating! According to CNN.com we have another school shooting on our hands at Chardon School in Ohio [...]

Schoharie Elementary Creates Special Song For Flood Victims [AUDIO]

Richie Phillips — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:45:47 +0000

It's Friday night at about 11:15PM. Been up since 3:45 this morning. It's been a very long day, but I would do it all again in an instant. I had the honor and privilege of being invited after the show to go to Schoharie Elementary School to help kids write a song about the devastating floods. I'm so proud of what they came up with that I want to get this out tonight!

Woestina Elementary Shows Alot Of Character (audio)

Richie Phillips — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:49:42 +0000

Woestina Elementary School in Rotterdam, NY is in a tough spot. Looks like they might possibly close the school and consolidate. Unfortunately, it’s becoming the way of the world! But Ms. Pink, one of the incredibly dedicated teachers there says kids are still very positive, which is a great character trait! In fact, they have ALOT of [...]