Private Prisons Move Into Public Schools

Posted on November 30, 2012 | 2 Comments

lock·down /ˈläkˌdoun/

Noun: The confining of prisoners to their cells, typically during a riot.

“At 9 a.m. on the morning of October 31, 2012, students at Vista Grande High School in Casa Grande were settling in to their daily routine when something unusual occurred.

Vista Grande High School Principal Tim Hamilton ordered the school -- with a student population of 1,776 -- on "lock down," kicking off the first "drug sweep" in the school's four-year history.

2 Responses to Private Prisons Move Into Public Schools

MisBehaved Woman | November 30, 2012 at 22:40 |

Thanks for the reblog!
- BeEtLjOoZ | November 30, 2012 at 22:40 |
  
  You bet!

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  The 14th-ranked Green Wave is six strokes out of the top-five teams, and were led by Gemma Dryburgh's 1-under 71.
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WWL New Orleans
- Two murders In same Westbank neighborhood In less than two hours May 21, 2013
  Jefferson Parish deputies are investigating two murders that happened less than two-hours apart in the same Westbank neighborhood.
- New Orleans charities sending aid to Moore, Okla. tornado victims May 21, 2013
  The founder of Operation Nehemiah spent Monday night coordinating aid from relief agencies, then loaded a trailer with at least 100 beds to send to Moore, Okla.
- Local Red Cross volunteers have special connection to disaster May 21, 2013
  Twenty-five Red Cross disaster relief trucks are heading to Oklahoma, including two from New Orleans, to aid in the response to the victim’s of Monday’s devastating tornado
- DuBos: Tragedy brings out the best in New Orleans May 21, 2013
  As New Orleanians try to cope with the violence that disrupted a Mother’s Day second line parade, local nonprofits are raising money to help victims of the shooting.
- Teachers credited with saving students in Oklahoma May 21, 2013
  The principal's voice came on over the intercom at Plaza Towers Elementary School: A severe storm was approaching and students were to go to the cafeteria and wait for their parents to pick them up.
WDSU New Orleans
- Mommy blogging sweeps though the Big Easy May 21, 2013
  It’s a chronicle of personal experiences commonly known as mommy blogging.
- Indy poised to make 2018 bid for Super Bowl May 21, 2013
  Indianapolis organizers appear poised to bid on hosting a second Super Bowl.
- Kenner school recalls recent tornado May 21, 2013
  The deaths of the grade school students in Oklahoma struck close to home for faculty and staff at a Kenner elementary school.
- Students send messages of hope to Oklahoma May 21, 2013
  Some Mandeville children are doing their part to make the road to recovery a little easier for victims of the Oklahoma tornadoes.
- I-Team: Covington officers heard using racial slurs in patrol car May 21, 2013
  A 2010 audio tape, obtained exclusively by the WDSU I-Team, is riling up members of the Greater Covington NAACP and African-American community on the Northshore.
WVUE New Orleans
- Bob's Battle: Breck finds out the effect of his cancer treatments May 21, 2013
  All the weeks of Bob Breck's radiation therapy have come down to one moment. Blood test results reveal whether the treatments worked.
- Police: Kenner mom leaves infant in car while inside bar May 21, 2013
  Police say an intoxicated mom left her 3-month-old daughter inside of a parked sport utility vehicle while she socialized at a Kenner bar.
- Lee Zurik Investigation: Washington bonuses cost taxpayers billions May 20, 2013
  Two Louisiana congressman find common ground across the aisle when it comes to the hugely-expensive bonuses and incentives, handed out in recent years by federal agencies including FEMA and the Veterans Health Administration. The White House has demanded cuts amid the nation's fiscal crises, but some agencies are bucking the trend. We'll examine t […]
- Jodi Arias asks for life term; jury deliberates May 22, 2013
  Jodi Arias begged jurors Tuesday to give her life in prison, saying she "lacked perspective" when she told a local reporter in an interview that she preferred execution to spending the rest of her days in jail.
- Airline mix-up sends couple to wrong side of the world May 20, 2013
  Ever had that fear of falling asleep after take-off and waking up to realize you are on the wrong flight? Well, due to an airline mix-up, Sandy Valdivieso and her husband Triet Vo had exactly that nightmare experience.
WGSO
- Jude Young May 21 May 22, 2013
- Your Money Your Life May 21 May 21, 2013
- The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson May 21 May 21, 2013
- Scott Alexander May 21 May 21, 2013
- Inside New Orleans May 21 May 21, 2013
The Wildcat
- ‘You can always be what you want to be’
  LC Spring '13 Graduation day of mixed emotions
- Pinned to the past… and the future
  LC Nursing students honored in ceremony marking graduation
- Great while it lasted!
  Wildcats' magical run ends with 10-4 loss to UT-Tyler in ASC Championship game
- Looking to Extend History
  Wildcats Baseball to face ASC's best in Tyler
- LC gets $10 million donation (Video)
  Dr. Aguillard makes announcement at news conference
The Daily Reveille
- Campus expands at unprecedented rate May 5, 2013
  As a dusty haze descended upon campus this semester, from it rose projects like the parking garage and Tiger Stadium renovations — and the dust is far from settling.
- Fraudulent job postings increase as technology takes over market May 5, 2013
  If a job posted online seems so great it might as well be a steal, then it is probably trying to steal from you.
- SG election overshadowed by drama May 5, 2013
  Student Government saw a particularly volatile election cycle this semester — one filled with multiple complaint and University Court hearings as well as elections.
- Downtown Grocery holds grand opening May 5, 2013
  Downtown Grocery is the newest business to call the downtown area home and will hold a grand opening Monday, joining the ranks of other new businesses in a thriving and growing section of Baton Rouge.
- Atheist and LGBT communities see organized action May 5, 2013
  From the third annual Louisiana Queer Conference to the Bayou State’s first secular convention, the University’s LGBT and atheist students saw an increase in organized action within their communities
The Maroon
- Senior Sendoff May 10, 2013
  By: Showcasing a few of Loyola's many graduating students and commemorating their work and efforts. ...
- Letter to the Editor: Column was misguided May 9, 2013
  By: Mary Jane Wherritt Becker Letter to the Editor Loyola Maroon May 8, 2013 Recently, we were made aware of an article that appeared in the Loyola Maroon in late April. ...
- Go fly a kite May 8, 2013
  Take a study break with this activity What you’ll need: this newspaper (click and print the photo) two straws tape scissors string Step 1: Cut one straw down to five inches and the other to 7 1/2 ...
- Video: How to make a King Cake with a member of Loyola Sunday Cooks May 6, 2013
  By: The Maroon...
- The Button Collector part X May 3, 2013
  Swain discovers the secrets of his past and his future With the closing of the door came a silence that lasted for many, many hours. This might seem like a long time to you, but to Swain it was only a moment, for he could not understand how he could feel such distress at
The Lion’s Roar
- Track and field places in SLC May 14, 2013
  The men and women’s track and field team put their best foot forward in the three day Southland Conference May 10 through 12 against several different competing schools. Southeastern’s Track and Field team won four event championships in the Conferen...
- Student-athlete awarded for academic excellence May 14, 2013
  Buck Bernard receives $2,500 scholarship While many consider earning a bachelor’s degree to be difficult, the accomplishment becomes especially challenging and time-consuming for student-athletes. One motivated Lions baseball team pitcher stands out for demonstrating both athletic and academi...
- Lions snap ranked Bearkats’ winning streak May 14, 2013
  Team loses home series, clinches last home game After two losses against the No. 28-ranked Sam Houston State Bearkats, the Lions baseball team managed to defeat the Bearkats in the last home game of the season thanks to good pitching and an aggressive defense. Initially the first game of the serie...
- Words of end-of-semester wisdom May 14, 2013
  Prologue For some reason or another, I feel like making this a little bit informal. And by a little bit, I actually mean in your face, blatant and woefully overstated. The ideas I’m presenting will make sense, but may take some nonsensical introducti...
- Student directors show their skills during theatre class showcase May 14, 2013
  Students from an upper-level theatre course had the opportunity to put their directing skills to practice in a Directing Showcase, which was presented on Tuesday, May 7 in the
Louisiana Record
- Applebee’s sued by woman who claims she was severely injured in fall in oil May 22, 2013
  Scot L. Labourdette GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a Harahan Applebee’s after she was allegedly severely injured after slipping in oil on the floor. Sylvia Parker filed suit against Southern River Restaurants LLC, Applebee’s and Franchise Risk Solutions in the … Read More »
- Medical tsting company sued by woman claiming blood clots in lungs due to a fall on cracked sidewalk May 22, 2013
  Darleen M. JacobsNEW ORLEANS – A Chalmette woman is suing medical testing company claiming that she fell on a broken sidewalk adjacent to its building and suffered severe bodily injury. Rebecca Brown filed a lawsuit against Diagnostic Imaging Services Inc. and Touro … Read More »
- Local ship builder sued by employee’s widow for allegedly not paying death benefits May 22, 2013
  Connie P. TrieuGRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a ship builder that employed her deceased husband over the death benefits he was supposed to receive, but did not. Thu Huong Hull filed suit against Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. in the … Read More »
- Woman who broke back in fall after allegedly taking wrong medicine sues pharmacy May 22, 2013
  pillsGRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a local pharmacy for injuries she claims to have received when she fell in her home after taking a misfilled prescription. Ruth LeBlanc filed suit against Gros Management Inc., Dekle Drugs, Dekle … Read More »
- NRA loses concealed carry appeal in 5th Circuit Court of Appeals May 22, 2013
  imagesNEW ORLEANS – The National Rifle Association and three individuals lost an appeal in a case centering on the right of 18-20-year-olds to procure a concealed handgun license. The NRA of America Inc., Rebekah Jennings, Brennan Harmon and Andrew Payne … Read More »
Louisiana Political Newswire
- Obama and the IRS: The Smoking Gun? May 21, 2013
- Medicaid expansion bill set aside May 21, 2013
- Senate panel rejects school funding formula, will revert to 2011-2012 numbers May 21, 2013
- House approves three bills providing protections for Louisiana's veterans May 21, 2013
- Amendment would protect hospitals, nursing homes from cuts May 21, 2013
Cenla News
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CenLamar
- UNCONSTITUTIONAL: Bobby Jindal’s “Moon Shot” Implodes May 8, 2013
- Old White Men at the Louisiana Family Forum Continue to Obsess Over Screwing Gays May 5, 2013
- Louisiana State Senator Supports Creationism Law Because Of His Experience With Witch Doctor May 2, 2013
- An Open Letter to Conrad Appel, Chairman of the Louisiana Senate Education Committee April 26, 2013
- Louisiana College President Joe Aguillard Accused of Fraud, Misappropriation, Criminal Misrepresentation April 25, 2013
Louisiana Voice
- Notable Quotables (in their own words)
- More sordid details emerging in apparent fraudulent Course Choice registrations in three northwest Louisiana parishes
- Course Choice provider who enrolled 1100 students without their knowledge tied to Bush, Romney, Tex. dropout scandal
- Notable Quotables (in their own words)
- DOE run like a snow cone stand, but Course Choice fraudulent enrollments looking like a major scandal
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National Hurricane Center Graphical Tropical Weather Outlooks
- The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th. December 5, 2012
- NHC Eastern Pacific Outlook May 21, 2013
National Hurricane Center (Atlantic)
- The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th. December 4, 2012
National Hurricane Center (Eastern Pacific)
- There are no tropical cyclones at this time. May 23, 2013
- Eastern Pacific Tropical Weather Outlook May 21, 2013
NWS Lake Charles Twitter Feed
- Severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Hardin, Tyler, Jasper and Newton Counties in Texas til 1 AM. 1.usa.gov/9BMoCH #txwx 1 hour ago
- It's Day 4 of National Safe Boating Week! Our topic is Marine Forecasts. 1.usa.gov/KI4rWu #lawx #txwx 12 hours ago
- It's Day 3 of National Safe Boating Week! Our topic is Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB). 1.usa.gov/Jwy2jZ #lawx... 1 day ago
- It's Day 2 of National Safe Boating Week! Our topic today is Vessel Safety Checks (VSC). 1.usa.gov/KRtBEN #lawx #txwx 2 days ago
- Hey for you in Lake Charles, come out to the Prien Lake Mall and visit with us during the Hurricane expo. 3 days ago
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Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Louisiana Issued by the National Weather Service
- Flood Warning issued May 21 at 7:34PM CDT until May 22 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS May 22, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN LOUISIANA...MISSISSIPPI... PEARL RIVER NEAR PEARL RIVER AFFECTING ST. TAMMANY...HANCOCK AND PEARL RIVER COUNTIES/PARISHES THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PEARL RIVER NEAR PEARL RIVER.
- Flood Warning issued May 21 at 7:33PM CDT until further notice by NWS May 22, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN LOUISIANA... ATCHAFALAYA RIVER AT MORGAN CITY AFFECTING ST. MARY PARISH THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE ATCHAFALAYA RIVER AT MORGAN CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 21 at 7:17PM CDT until May 21 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS May 22, 2013
  THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SHREVEPORT HAS ISSUED A * SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR... EASTERN NACOGDOCHES COUNTY IN EASTERN TEXAS... NORTHERN SAN AUGUSTINE COUNTY IN EASTERN TEXAS... SHELBY COUNTY IN EASTERN TEXAS... THIS INCLUDES THE CITY OF CENTER...
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 21 at 7:07PM CDT until May 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS May 22, 2013
  THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SHREVEPORT HAS ISSUED A * SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR... WESTERN LINCOLN PARISH IN NORTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA... THIS INCLUDES THE CITY OF GRAMBLING... NORTHWESTERN UNION PARISH IN NORTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA... BIENVILLE PARISH IN NORTHWEST LOUISIANA...
- Tornado Watch issued May 21 at 3:00PM CDT until May 21 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS May 21, 2013
  TORNADO WATCH 207 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS LA . LOUISIANA PARISHES INCLUDED ARE EAST CARROLL MOREHOUSE WEST CARROLL
AMBER Alert
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Tolleson,AZ May 21, 2013
  Victim found safe, suspect deceased
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Braintree,MA May 21, 2013
  Victims found safe, suspect in custody
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Murfreesboro,TN May 20, 2013
  Child has been recovered safely by Smyrna Police Department. Father is in custody.
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Detroit,MI May 20, 2013
  Victim found safe
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Polson,MT May 19, 2013
  Child recovered and suspect in custody.
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