"Mr. Roman is one of a kind. It’s very fitting for this season that his first name is Nick because he truly is St. Nick Roman," wrote one parent. "He truly doesn’t want any child to have a bad day and will do anything to make them smile."
Schools leaders are taking fresh precautions to prevent a "tripledemic" of COVID, flu and RSV from exploding when students and staff return from holiday gatherings.
If approved, “highly qualified” employees in Keller would need to get approval from the superintendent and trustees, hold a license and undergo training. Choosing to carry a gun would be voluntary.
Since the 26 deaths at Sandy Hook, at least a dozen schools, from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, to Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, have been the site of mass shootings or killings.
Anoka-Hennepin Schools—one of the largest districts in Minnesota—has chosen Cory McIntyre to become its next superintendent while Spartanburg School District Three hired Julie Fowler and Midland ISD picked Stephanie D. Howard.
"It reminds me of a magic show except that when you leave, you can do the same magic," says Professional Learning Specialist Craig McBain. "As a trainer and educator, it's fantastic to come back from the conference and share that magic."
