http://www.mail.com/subjects/16228-school-infrastructure.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/subjects/16228-school-infrastructure.html http://www.mail.com/news/us/2091290-newtown-parents-seek-focus-school-security.html HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The moment Alissa Parker learned of a shooting at her daughter's school, she suddenly regretted not pointing out what she had seen as security gaps at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Parker, whose 6-year-old daughter Emilie was among 20 first-graders killed in the Dec. 14 massacre, had thought security could have been tighter, althoug... Thu, 16 May 2013 20:35:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2091290-newtown-parents-seek-focus-school-security.html 2013-05-16T20:35:54Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2037752-school-resumes-tiny-texas-town-hit-blast.html WEST, Texas (AP) — Teachers waited outside Monday morning like it was the first day of school in this tiny Texas town, hoping that a welcoming handshake or pat on the shoulder would make up for the fact that nothing else was normal. Five days after a massive blast at a local fertilizer plant killed 14 and ripped many of West's families from their homes, s... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:29:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2037752-school-resumes-tiny-texas-town-hit-blast.html 2013-04-22T21:29:38Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1995416-ohio-school-jesus-portrait-taken.html CINCINNATI (AP) — A Jesus portrait that has hung in a southern Ohio school district since 1947 was taken down Wednesday, because of concerns about the potential costs of a federal lawsuit against its display. The superintendent of Jackson City Schools said the decision was made after the district's insurance company declined to cover litigation expenses. ... Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:02:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1995416-ohio-school-jesus-portrait-taken.html 2013-04-03T17:02:33Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1964596-syria-claims-rebel-chemical-weapon-attack-kills-16.html DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria's government accused rebels of firing a chemical weapon on Tuesday for the first time in the 2-year-old civil war, calling it the "first act" of a newly announced opposition interim government. Rebels quickly denied the report and accused regime forces of firing the chemical weapon. Neither of the accusations could immediately... Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:02:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1964596-syria-claims-rebel-chemical-weapon-attack-kills-16.html 2013-03-19T13:02:52Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1947882-report-half-trillion-to-update-schools.html WASHINGTON (AP) — America's schools are in such disrepair that it would cost more than $270 billion just to get elementary and secondary buildings back to their original conditions and twice that to get them up to date, a report released Tuesday estimated. In a foreword to the report, former President Bill Clinton said "we are still struggling to provide equal opportunity" t... Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:25:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1947882-report-half-trillion-to-update-schools.html 2013-03-12T14:25:04Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1942698-maduro-leans-chavezs-charisma-popularity.html CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Nicolas Maduro so far has led by imitation, seeking to fill the shoes of a president whose uncanny vigor, mischievous humor and political wiles sowed a revolution and transformed a nation. As Hugo Chavez did during his 14-year presidency, Maduro has stoked confrontation, and shed tears. While steering Venezuela through the traum... Sat, 09 Mar 2013 19:12:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1942698-maduro-leans-chavezs-charisma-popularity.html 2013-03-09T19:12:31Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1919480-afghans-worry-international-aid-vacuum.html KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan street children are packed into classrooms, raising their hands to answer math questions and bending their heads over art projects as part of a program funded by the European Union. But the money is about to disappear after a four-year grant expires next month, and the Afghan government isn't ready to fill the gap. That le... Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:17:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1919480-afghans-worry-international-aid-vacuum.html 2013-02-27T18:17:20Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1880032-seagal-ariz-sheriff-train-posses-to-guard-schools.html PHOENIX (AP) — The self-proclaimed "America's Toughest Sheriff" is joining forces this weekend with action movie star Steven Seagal to train volunteer armed posse members to defend Phoenix-area schools against gunmen. Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio announced the controversial plan in the wake of the December Newtown, Conn., school shooting that left 2... Sat, 09 Feb 2013 16:00:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1880032-seagal-ariz-sheriff-train-posses-to-guard-schools.html 2013-02-09T16:00:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1872190-youth-group-students-better-sports-safety.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Student athletes need access to health care professionals, better-trained coaches and up-to-date equipment, a coalition of groups recommended Wednesday in a call to action aimed at protecting the almost 8 million students participating in high school sports each year. The Youth Sports Safety Alliance of more than 100 organizations releas... Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:33:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1872190-youth-group-students-better-sports-safety.html 2013-02-06T21:33:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1869474-relative-child-happy-to-rescue.html MIDLAND CITY, Ala. (AP) — Relatives of the 5-year-old boy freed when federal agents raided the underground bunker of a hostage-taker in Alabama say the youngster is relieved to be home and appears to be doing well. The boy's great uncle, Berlin Enfinger, said in an interview on ABC's Good Morning America early Tuesday that "he's happy to be home, and he l... Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:38:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1869474-relative-child-happy-to-rescue.html 2013-02-05T11:38:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1866696-police-announcement-coming-ala-hostage.html MIDLAND CITY, Ala. (AP) — Authorities say they will be making a major announcement in the case of a 5-year-old who is being held hostage in an underground bunker in Alabama. The news conference will be held Monday afternoon in Midland City. Police say 65-year-old Jim Dykes has been holding the boy hostage for days. Before the news conference Monday, an am... Mon, 04 Feb 2013 20:57:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1866696-police-announcement-coming-ala-hostage.html 2013-02-04T20:57:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1826418-school-bus-strike-york-city-enters-2nd-day.html NEW YORK (AP) — New York City's first school bus strike in 34 years entered its second day Thursday with no resolution in sight and tens of thousands of parents scrambling to get their kids to school. Some parents said the strike was wreaking havoc with their schedules. Saah Hinneh brought his third-grader to Staten Island Community Charter School and the... Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:54:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1826418-school-bus-strike-york-city-enters-2nd-day.html 2013-01-17T18:54:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1823772-school-bus-drivers-strike-york-city.html NEW YORK (AP) — Tens of thousands of New York City children who usually ride school buses took subways, taxis and private cars to school Wednesday as more than 8,000 bus drivers and aides went on strike to keep their jobs. "I love my job and I don't want to be looking for another one," said bus driver Robert Behrens, who manned a picket line in Queens. Ma... Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:19:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1823772-school-bus-drivers-strike-york-city.html 2013-01-16T21:19:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1817582-newtown-weighs-fate-conn-school-where-26-died.html NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) — Newtown residents are divided on what to do with the school building where 26 people were killed, with some favoring demolition and construction of a memorial and others encouraging renovations. Many passionately gave their opinions at an emotional public meeting Sunday about the fate of Sandy Hook Elementary. "I have two children wh... Mon, 14 Jan 2013 01:44:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1817582-newtown-weighs-fate-conn-school-where-26-died.html 2013-01-14T01:44:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1790662-minn-coach-cleared-child-porn-reassigned.html MANKATO, Minn. (AP) — A football coach at Minnesota State University, Mankato, who was cleared of child pornography charges that stemmed from videos found on his cellphone of his naked children clowning around after a bath, has been reassigned, the university said Friday. Todd Hoffner, who was the Mavericks head football coach, has been given the position... Sat, 29 Dec 2012 04:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1790662-minn-coach-cleared-child-porn-reassigned.html 2012-12-29T04:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1718780-study-pregnant-teens-better-school-support.html MIAMI (AP) — When 15-year-old Kali Gonzalez became pregnant, the honors student considered transferring to an alternative school. She worried teachers would harass her for missing class because of doctor's appointments and morning sickness. A guidance counselor urged Gonzalez not to, saying that could lower her standards. Instead, her counselor set up a m... Thu, 22 Nov 2012 19:02:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1718780-study-pregnant-teens-better-school-support.html 2012-11-22T19:02:00Z