Boy's death in Kentucky flooding raises questions about why school district didn't cancel classes
Boy's death in Kentucky flooding raises questions about why school district didn't cancel classes
A 9-year-old Kentucky boy who died in floodwaters while walking to catch his school bus is being remembered by his teacher as the “sweetest, kindest boy.”
The death of Gabriel Andrews stunned residents in the Bluegrass State’s capital city. The boy was caught in floodwaters early Friday while walking to the bus stop, police said. After an extensive search, his body was found about two hours after police were notified.
Gabriel’s death sparked questions from some who wondered why the Franklin County school district chose not to cancel in-person classes Friday when strong storms produced flash flooding.
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My school took great pride in never canceling no matter what. Then Amber rolled her Mustang driving to school one icy morning and ended up in a wheelchair. Then admins started canceling school.
My school had two school shooting threats made the same week, and didn't cancel school. They just called the whole sheriff's department to play army at the school. Walking in looked like a scene from a movie in Nazi Germany, guys with guns at the door and dogs barking, APCs outside. I think there was even a helicopter at one point.
Then in March of 2020, we were supposed to come back from spring break, but the school STILL said that there was no danger because a county health offical said so. We almost went back to school until the state governor declared state of emergency and prohibited anyone from going to school.
That's just life in the USA
I remember in elementary school, they told us not to walk alone and to "zig-zag" to avoid being shot when the snipers were on the loose. They still held classes during that time though even after a kid got shot.
Niko Bellic childhood
No, it's called terrorism.
Glad that you have lead such a sheltered life.
Ok well I didn't know the background or even heard of this, it just reminded me of a quote
While calling cops to school is a terrible idea, canceling at any bs threat is also not a great idea... There's a good middle ground somewhere.
There were two made. At the same time.
"But, it builds character!"