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Is the student-beating teacher being used as scapegoat?


Is the student-beating teacher being used as scapegoat?

Without question, the shocking video footage of a Houston school teacher attacking and beating a cowering 13-year-old student shows something wrong and something that should never ever occur in the classroom. But recent revelations surrounding the events leading up to the incident, and the conditions at the school itself, seem to suggest that this teacher was pushed to the limit by a flawed school system, as well as her own lack of training to deal with the rigors of a stressful and provocative teaching environment.

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Saturday 4th February, 2012

    • Occupy Houston protesters march against a war with Iran

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    Occupy Houston protesters were at Westheimer and Post Oak, rallying for the U.S. and Israel to put an immediate end to any plans of hostile action towards the sovereign state of Iran. The group said ...

    • Houstonians sign up for 2012 Rodeo Run

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    Five hundred people signed up for early registration Saturday at the H-E-B on Bunker Hill in west Houston. The 10-K race and 5-K fun run will take place on February 25. It's not all hard work. ...

    • Foyt released from Houston hospital

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    A.J. Foyt has been released from a hospital in Houston, where he was being treated for complications from knee surgery. The 77-year-old Foyt had knee surgery two weeks ago, and an infection sent ...

  • Rogers scores 21, Tulane routs Houston 75-54

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    The Green Wave (15-8, 3-6 Conference USA) scored 42 points in the paint and shot 50 percent (30 of 60) from the field. Jordan Callahan added 17 points, and Davis had 15 points and 10 rebounds for ...

  • Severe storms hit Houston

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    HOUSTON - Several drivers ran into problems while trying to drive through high water in southwest Houston on Saturday, while people living in neighboring cities cleaned up the mess left by ...

  • Mother, toddler hurt in fire get help from community

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    Got a story idea? Let us know! Friends held a barbecue fundraiser Saturday at the Texxas Bar in Pasadena. Proceeds will help pay for medical expenses for Michelle Cardenas and three-year-old ...

  • Borbon bouncing back with Dominican squad

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    '); } SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic -- Rangers outfielder Julio Borbon doesn't have time to look back on last season. Borbon, who is playing left field for Dominican ...

  • Texans draft watch: WR/KR Joe Adams

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    The Texans 2012 draft watch continues with a look at Arkansas wide receiver/kick returner Joe Adams. One of the things you may have noticed about this wide receiver draft class is while ...

  • SWAT officers respond to scene in SW Houston

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    According to the Houston Police Department, a 34-year-old man has barricaded himself in his home at Cambridge Village Apartments in the 12900 block of South Post Oak Road. Police say they do not ...

  • The Texas Tribune: Texans Lead Battle for Women's Health

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    In the tumultuous, emotionally charged rift - and later, reunion - between a renowned breast cancer prevention group and the nation's largest family-planning and abortion provider, all ...

  • Man killed outside nightclub

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    HOUSTON - Houston police say a man in his late 20s was gunned down as he walked out of the Palace Night Club.The club is on Bissonnet Street near Highway 59.Investigators said the victim is a ...

  • Tracking Texans ticket price increases

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    In case you haven't heard, the Texans announced a ticket price increase yesterday. The Texans’ average general ticket price in 2012 will be $78.66 per ticket, which is up 8.5 percent from ...

  • Houston Texans hike 2012 ticket prices by 8.5%

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    Follow this company , on the heels of the team's first playoff run in franchise history, will boost ticket prices for the 2012 season by an average of 8.5 percent. After keeping ...

  • Storm system dumping rain across Texas

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    raw video: College Station resident discusses storm In Burleson County near the town of Snook, a possible tornado touched down Friday night. About seven FedEx trailers were blown over by high winds ...

  • Allison understands Hamilton's struggles

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    '); } Jeff Allison got up Friday morning to get ready to go to work at a local baseball facility and coach kids. Then he read the headline about Josh Hamilton. "It tore me ...

  • Man shot, killed outside SW Houston gentleman's club

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    Investigators are still on the scene trying to figure out what led up to the shooting. One man was killed outside Palace Club on Bissonnet near the Southwest Freeway around 2am. According to ...

  • K-9 bites suspect in NW Houston foot chase

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    According to police, it started around 1am Saturday when an officer spotted a car that had been reported stolen. The officer tried to pull the vehicle over, but authorities said the driver jumped ...

  • Former WWE star Rodney Mack heads to NWA Houston in search of NWA Texas Title

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    Each NWA Houston event held in Cypress almost can't get here quick enough, and this coming Friday night will put an end to the wait. And adding to the excitement at "Valentine's ...

  • Visitors get to know historic Texans in Washington

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    Historical figures come alive to chat with visitors Feb. 18 at the Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Presentations explore the lives of some of the many colorful and prominent ...

  • Flooding reported at Texas A&M

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    COLLEGE STATION, Texas - College Station was enduring flooding late Friday after a night of severe storms.The water began receding at about 11 p.m.College Station police said there were no reported ...

  • 3 accused of running family off road

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    CHANNELVIEW, Texas - Three people have been accused of running a family off the road, forcing the victims' car into a pole.Harris County sheriff's deputies said Steven Rangel, 27, was with ...

  • Harris County K-9 deputies retire

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    HOUSTON - Sheriff Adrian Garcia presented retirement badges to two of the Harris County Sheriff's Office most beloved K-9 members.K-9 deputies Kanau and Elmo are finally calling it quits after ...

  • Man accused of killing girl's cat

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    PASADENA, Texas - A man faces animal cruelty charges, accused of killing his neighbor's cat, said police.Pasadena police arrested Ricardo Payta-Brondo on Friday.The 31-year-old is accused of ...

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