Parents and teachers in the Virginia city where a first-grader shot his teacher have lambasted school administrators for what they say is a misguided emphasis on attendance and other education
<div class="at-above-post addthis tool" data-url="http://www.metro.us/anger-grows-in-virginia-city-where-first-grader-shot-teacher/"></div>NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) When a 6-year-old shot and wounded his first-grade teacher in this shipbuilding city near Virginia’s coast, the community reacted with collective shock. But the sentiment has percolated into rage from parents and particularly from teachers, with many lambasting school administrators Tuesday night for what they called a misguided emphasis on […]<! AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get the excerpt ><! AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get the excerpt ><! AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get the excerpt ><! AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get the excerpt ><! AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get the excerpt ><div class="at-below-post addthis tool" data-url="http://www.metro.
Teachers and parents said student behavior is out of control at many schools, and consequences are minimal. Some teachers said they’ve been discouraged from making behavior or discipline complaints because suspension rates can affect accreditation.