Coping With Parental Loss, Teacher Aide Abuses Special Needs Student, Nashville School Shooting Tragedy

Now , guys , as always , we are here each week to bring you all school news , the news that all school news , the news that will leave you shocked , the news that will leave you bamboozled and the news that will leave you wondering as to what is occurring in life in this world .

One of the things that I really want to be able to say to you guys is that I know that it has been a rough couple of weeks . There's been different political elements , there's been different changes , there's been circumstances that can really call upon your patience .

It can be a test of your integrity , it can be a challenge of your endurance , but when you log on to this podcast , when you tune in , it really leaves you refreshed . At least , that's the goal . I want you guys to feel refreshed when you come in contact with this podcast .

I never want you guys to be or feel as though this podcast doesn't have any value or practicality in your particular life . Now , this week is a very difficult week for my family . We've lost my uncle in death .

Yesterday I got the phone call that he had passed away in his sleep , and it got me to thinking about all of the people around the world whom are dealing with death right now . And so , because this podcast is directed to young persons it has young persons in mind I wanted to be able to speak to you guys on that theme .

So , with the discussion for episode number 24 , our theme , our theme , is when a parent dies . When a parent dies , how can you cope ? Well , here's the challenge . Dies how can you cope ? Well , here's the challenge . Damie was six years old when an aneurysm claimed the life of her dad . Derek was nine when his father died of heart disease .

Janine was seven when her mom passed away after a long battle with ovarian cancer . All too soon , these three young people were confronted with the death of a loved one . Have you ever felt similar or had a similar experience regarding the loss of a loved one ? Well , if so , this discussion is going to be able to help you come to terms with your loss .

There are some things that we need to consider , though . This discussion will focus on the death of a parent , but the principles discussed can also apply to the death of a sibling or a friend .

So there's just one thing I want you guys to note that , although we're focusing on parents , when a parent dies in the life of a young person , the principles in this article can be practical for all deaths . So what you should know there are many ways to grieve . This means that the way you express your sorrow might differ from the way others do so .

Coping with a death does not follow a simple pattern or set of rules . This was mentioned in the book Helping Teens Cope with Death . The important thing is that you do not unduly suppress your grief . Well , why is that important not to suppress your grief ? Well , one suppressing your grief can be harmful .

Janine , mentioned at the outset , says I thought I had to be strong for my little sister , so I buried my emotions . Even today , I tend to suppress painful feelings , and that's not healthy . Experts would agree as well . Feelings denied or bottled up won't stay bottled up forever , says the book the Grieving Teen .

They will return when you least expect them to , in the form of emotional flare-ups or physical ailments . Suppressed grief can also lead to the abuse of alcohol and drugs , all done in an effort to numb the pain .

Here's another thing to keep in mind Grieving may be accompanied by confusing emotions At times when you're going through this road of grief along with these suppressed emotions . If you are not letting these emotions out , it could cause you to do or say something harmful .

But there are cases in which you may feel as though you can't open up to anyone about the loss of your parent or the loss of your dear loved one . So what can you do ? Write it down in a journal , take time with your thoughts , meditate on practical ways that you can really be able to get that comfort off of onto the page and out of your heart .

There are things that we keep in mind when it comes to grief , such as grieving may be accompanied by confusing emotions . For example , some people feel anger at the person who died . They feel that that person has abandoned them . Others choose to blame God , thinking that he should have prevented the death .

Many who grieve feel guilty for things they did or said to the person , since there is now no way to make amends . So grieving can be a complex process . I remember when I lost my younger brother in death , when he was killed a few years ago , my mother was very upset .

She was upset because she felt as though more could have been done to prevent the death . Is that true of your circumstances ? Do you feel as though more could have been done to prevent the death ?

Well , if you do keep in mind this , the principles in our discussion we're going to list a few things that you guys can do in order to cope with or meet the devastation of loss . Here's the first thing Talk to someone .

You might be inclined to isolate yourself during this difficult time , but when you pour out your feelings to a family member or a friend , it will help you to deal with your emotions and keep this tragedy from overwhelming you . The power of talking to someone cannot be taken for granted .

It will get you places that you cannot get to by holding those feelings in on your own . It allows you to be able to feel the love and the human empathy of another human being , and what a wonderful thing that is when you feel as though there is someone there in your corner .

Another suggestion that may help if you can't talk to someone , as we discussed earlier keep a journal . Write about the parent you lost or the person you've lost , for example , what is your most cherished memory of that person ? Write about his or her commendable qualities and which ones you would like to imitate in your life .

You see , when you ask yourself those questions , you place those answers into a journal , a book of safekeeping . It fortifies you and keeps you rolling on the road of grief .

If you are plagued with negative thoughts , for example , if you cannot stop thinking about something harsh you said to your parent or your loved one before he or she passed away , write down what you feel and why . For example , I feel guilty because I had an argument with my dad the day before he died .

For my younger brother , it was about two days before this road of recovery he was put on . We had a tumultuous . It was a terrible fight . It was one of the worst we had had . We were dealing with the loss of family from COVID-19 and well , we just couldn't see eye to eye and so it got very heated .

Fortunately , I was able to apologize to my brother before his life ended . So , yes , that can be a challenge . Here's something that may help , though Be reasonable of your guilt . Something that may help , though Be reasonable of your guilt . You cannot blame yourself for not knowing that .

There would never be an opportunity to apologize , says the book the Grieving Teen , to suggest that one must never say or do anything that might call for a future apology is simply not realistic .

All of us , no matter what age , no matter what culture or background , we make mistakes in our speech , and so being reasonable can help fortify you against those negative emotions . Well now what's our next point ? Take care of yourself . Get adequate rest , sufficient exercise and proper nutrition .

I know myself personally I gained a lot of weight in the absences of my family members . If you do not feel like eating , have a number of healthy snacks throughout the day instead of full meals , at least until your appetite returns to normal . Do not soothe your grief with junk food or alcohol . They will only make things worse .

Grief with junk food or alcohol they will only make things worse . The equivalent of doing that in an illustrative way would be like putting water into a bucket that has a hole in it . You can look at the size of the bucket and say this thing can hold a lot of water , but if there are cracks , holes , then the bucket will not do what it's supposed to do .

It's the same with eating junk food to cope with emotional circumstances . And finally , there's a point here that I have to say has helped many , many millions around the world Seek comfort in your hope for the future . Turn to prayer . Many people have used prayer as a means of enduring the trial , overcoming the hardship and persevering through the death .

I know from experience , guys , that when you lose someone in death , the devastation is insurmountable . It will feel as though the end of the world has come upon your life . It will feel as though every day forward will be dark and gloomy . However , if you persevere , if you continue to endure , you , guys , will find the comfort that you need .

You will be able to persist in ways that you never thought imaginable . So continue to follow these points , guys . When you're dealing with the death of a parent or a loved one , talk to someone , keep a journal , take care of yourself and strive your best to rely on God and his promises .

If you do so , not only will you be able to endure this road of grief , but you'll be able to strengthen others that are around you during this most difficult and very , very hard time that are around you during this most difficult and very , very hard time .

Now , guys , as always , we have 10 stories that we're going to cover on this show no-transcript , powerful stories from all over the country , and we do have one international story that was indeed tragic , to say the least . Here's our first story . Isd investigates video of a student slapping middle school teacher who is now on administrative leave .

A cell phone video showing a student slapping a teacher at Summer Creek Middle School is now under investigation by Crawley ISD .

He sent me the video my mouth just dropped , said Lashay Holly , a concerned Crawley ISD parent , shared with WFAA by another parent after being airdropped to several students shows a seventh grade male student striking a teacher during an altercation last Friday .

Holly told WFAA she did not hear from the school immediately after the incident but , like many parents , expressed her concerns after seeing the video on social media . The mother of the student seen in the video told WFAA that her son suffered a busted lip which led to his face swelling up after the teacher punched him .

Crawley ISD police took her son into custody , according to the mother , without treating him for his injuries . She told WFAA she learned about the altercation after arriving at the school to pick up her son , who had already been transported to the school's police department , she says , without anyone notifying her .

The boy's mother says her son has had constant headaches since the incident . Now here is the circumstances surrounding this particular video . It is out of context , but in the video we see a student smacking a teacher with full fours . There's always a discrepancy regarding those matters . What should a teacher do when a student punches him or her in the face ?

Well , I'm here to tell you guys that there is a fine line between what a teacher should do versus the human nature element of it . We'd be foolish to conclude that these persons are going to react under self-control in every matter that's unexpected , like this . That'd be foolish to do so . So what can help us to be able to be realistic , be reasonable ?

Each of these circumstances is a case by case , and on this podcast we find it best not to judge individuals but to recognize that both students and teachers today are under a lot of pressure . I can see it from both perspectives .

The bottom line is this that whoever dealt that blow first , whatever came after that , that's an entirely different circumstance To the teacher and the student involved in this story , this very difficult story . We do wish you guys the best and hope for a well recovery regarding this matter .

Now , in this following story , we're highlighting the conduct of a teacher's aide , and I find it interesting just the conduct of a teacher's aide and I find it interesting just the nature of this particular story teacher's aide accused of battering disabled middle school student in bloomington .

A special education aide is accused of twisting a middle school student's finger and making him cry . Darren eads , 33 , bloomington , is charged with one count of battery to a disabled person , a level 5 felony According to court documents . Eads is a special education aide at Jackson Creek Middle School in Bloomington .

He was working in the school when the alleged battery occurred on January 28 . Investigators reviewed surveillance footage that allegedly captured the battery . Court documents reveal In the footage Eads can be seen standing next to the victim in the hallway outside of a classroom . Police said no other students or teachers were around .

When Eads reaches out of nowhere with no apparent reason to grab , twist and pull on the student's finger , the victim quickly begins crying , which catches the attention of another aide and the teacher inside the classroom . Both come out and note the fear on the victim's face .

The victim reportedly began repeating oh no , which is something he allegedly says when something is wrong . Eads denies knowing what happened to the victim and claims he just started crying for no reason . Investigators reviewing security footage also found another incident that allegedly showed Eads walking behind the victim in the hallway .

The victim was holding onto the wall for support and police said Eads can be seen kicking at the victim's foot in an attempt to trip him . Eads is listed as a SPED sped aid on the Jackson Creek Middle School website . Investigators were told Eads had only recently transferred to the middle school , having come from Bloomington High School .

A staff member also told police that Eads had at least one other unsubstantiated allegation of being physical with a student prior to this incident . Monroe County Community School Corporation said Eads was fired on January 30 . The school corporation first learned of the allegations on January 28 and acted quickly to place Eads on leave and notify DCS .

Online records show Eads is not in custody after posting bond . If convicted of a level 5 felony , eads could face up to 6 years in prison . There's more to the story , I reckon , or I assume , but then again there may not be . I've seen circumstances in which people today are now taking liberties regarding the lives of other people's kids .

Now how can a parent cope with these circumstances ? There are two things you can do Be active and be aware . As parents , you recognize that today we live in dark , scary times . As a result of this , it is vital , nay beneficial , that you continue to take the proper action regarding the care of your child .

When it comes to students who have special needs , it is even more vital , or more necessary , that a parent become involved in all aspects . Become involved in all aspects . In some cases , some parents have even made personal adjustments so that these kids can get the safest and best kind of care possible .

We see , now more than ever , people are not trusting the school systems like before , and it's stories like these that highlight as to why . To the parents of this dear young one , this child here , we do wish you guys well as you strive your best to rectify the situation .

Notice our following story One student killed , another wounded in Nashville high school cafeteria , shooting the shooter dead . It's a very , very powerful story and I was well , I was shocked . This one definitely caught me emotionally .

A teenager fatally shot a 16-year-old student and wounded another Wednesday at a Nashville high school cafeteria before fatally shooting himself . Officials said the gunman , 17-year-old Solomon Henderson , used a handgun to open fire at Antioch High School just after 11 am .

Ct police said the 16-year-old who was killed was identified as Jocelyn Correa , a male student , 17 , suffered a grazed wound to the arm and was treated at a hospital and released . Police said . Treated at a hospital and released , police said .

Nashville Police Chief John Drake said earlier that Henderson was an active student at the school and took the school bus in the morning before later opening fire in the cafeteria . At this moment a motive is unclear , but Drake said authorities are looking into some materials on the internet .

One student said he saw people get shot and hid behind garbage cans before fleeing out a back door . The teen said he felt a lot of pain and grief because he saw people shot in front of my face . According to the teen , the school searches students but does not have metal detectors .

There were two school resource officers at Antioch High School but they were in a different part of the building when the shooting started . The police department said they rushed to the cafeteria and arrived right after the shooter killed himself . The department added Students were bused to Ascension St Thomas Hospital where they were reunited with their parents .

A SWAT team did clear . The school authorities said Antioch High School was on lockdown and was closed for the rest of the week . The tragic thing about these school shootings , these environments in which they're just supposed to be safe , but then they're not safe anymore . Is that you never know what it's going to be or when it's going to be .

It's like playing Russian roulettes when it comes to your child's safety , and that's the scary part about this story . And then , more times than not , you see these shooters , these individuals taking matters into their own hands and killing themselves , and so now justice is lost to an extent .

You're left grieving , you're left empty , you're left alone , and I think that's one of the things that really makes it difficult for parents to want to persevere today Seeing these things go on uncontrolled and not having the circumstances to stop it . These things go on uncontrolled and not having the circumstances to stop it .

All I can say , guys , at this point , is to continue to be vigilant . Please accept our love and support from the RED team . We truly , we truly care about the individuals affected by these stories and we hope that you guys can really be able to keep enduring despite the hardships that you're going through .

To you parents out there , we do send our love and indeed our very , very strong support . And this following story you see that . You see how bad it's gotten . A teacher a teacher used to be a refuge , someone you could turn to for advice , encouragement over fatal stabbing of pupil . Fatal stabbing of pupil .

South Korean police on Tuesday were questioning an elementary school teacher who allegedly stabbed a pupil to death in the city of Daejeon . The incident on Monday during after-school care has shocked the nation and prompted the country's acting president to instruct reviews of school's safety standards .

The female suspect is receiving hospital treatment for self-inflicted wounds following the death of the young girl in an audiovisual room on the second floor of the school , said Yook Jong Myung , chief of Daejeon's Western District Police Station .

The suspect , reported to be in her 40s , told police that she had recently returned to work after a period of leave for health reasons . Yook said she told police she has received treatment for depression since 2018 .

After the girl , a first-grade student , was reported missing at 5.15 pm local time Monday , police and family members searched throughout the school and surrounding areas . Her grandmother found her in the audiovisual room around 5.50 pm . The girl was rushed to the hospital where she was pronounced dead .

Choi Sung-mong , who is serving as the country's acting leader due to President Yoon Suk-yool's impeachment over a martial law imposition in December , called for a thorough investigation into the incident and instructed education authorities to implement necessary measures to ensure such incidents never happen again .

Visitors laid flowers and condolence letters at the gate of the school , which was closed on Tuesday . Now this girl , this young girl , has lost her life unnecessarily . Some of these stories , guys , there's just no words for them . You can really feel the devastation that these parents are dealing with every single day .

And if you're a young one in school and you knew this little girl , guys , I'm terribly sorry that this is the world we live in right now . But I can assure you that there are things that we can do .

If we continue to be vigilant and diligent , if we continue to take practical steps to surround ourselves with people who love and care for us , we can do so much . There is so much that can be done . True , this will not change the world . We recognize that these things are going to happen , but there are ways to endure them .

Surround yourself by loving company , set hobbies and goals for yourself when these tragedies strike and don't allow yourself to be compromised . Don't be poisoned by the tragedies , but keep doing the very best you can every day . If you do , you will find a measure of peace and success To the families of this young girl , this victim there in South Korea .

We send the strongest of condolences to you and we are tragically sorry to hear about this on our show . Oftentimes when I go through the show and I look through these stories , I think to myself you know , I think I've seen it all , but there's always that one story that's just like what , what just happened ? Or is that real Like ?

Is this what we're doing now ? This next story highlights as to what I'm expressing .

Student put cameras in bathrooms at middle school high school in Highland Park . Illinois officials say A juvenile student placed cameras and took recordings in restrooms at a middle school and high school in north suburban Highland Park and school officials said Tuesday A juvenile student was behind placing the recording devices or mobile phones .

At both schools , officials said Highland Park police said the youngster was in custody late Tuesday . Meanwhile investigators were working to determine just how far back the illegal bathroom recordings go . Videos were taken both of adults and children in bathrooms at Edgewood Middle School and Highland Park High School .

Local officials said the city of Highland Park , north Shore School District 112 , and Township High School District 113 are working together to respond to the acts . According to a joint news release , highland Park . Police were called immediately after a staff member discovered a suspicious electronic device in a washroom at Highland Park High School .

The city and school district said Investigators were called because it appeared the device had the ability to record . It was not clear if the device was recording when it was found , but the fact that it was inside a school bathroom was enough for administrators and police to dig deeper .

When they did so , police learned that a recording device was used at Edgewood Middle School too . The two campuses are about three miles apart with no overlapping programs , yet somehow the person responsible was able to gain access to both schools .

The city and the school district said Tuesday they were confident that all photo and video recordings have been stopped and they want the community to be aware of the crime . Because a juvenile suspect is involved , there are limits as to what can be shared .

The city and school district said Investigators late Tuesday were not saying whether the recordings happened in the boys' or restrooms , but it is known that both students and adults were here . It also remained unknown where the images ended up or whether the device was acted remotely , but police were able to link the device back to a minor .

The school district said they were taking steps to provide counseling and mental health resources and enhance safety at the schools . School staff has completed searches of all bathrooms and schools belonging to District 112 and 113 to ensure that there are no other recording devices .

Well , guys , it is noteworthy that the school and the administration are doing everything that they possibly can to thoroughly eradicate and get control over the situation . I don't know how parents are going to respond .

I'm pretty sure at this point some parents are going to take their kids out of those two schools and transfer them into an environment in which they feel as though their children are safe . We wish you guys the best as you strive to make this circumstance manageable moving forward in the future .

In this following story , note how one teacher is taking that same level of misconduct with students . Former Forest Grove Middle School teaching assistant accused of sexually abusing minor . A teaching assistant at Neil Armstrong Middle School in Forest Grove was arrested and placed on leave after deputies accused him of sexually abusing a minor in Cornelius .

The Washington County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday Deputies said Jesus Gallardo , 39 , had contact with children at the school of around the same age of the child . They accused him of sexually abusing . They said someone called to report their family member was being sexually abused by Gallardo and that it had been happening since 2022 .

However , it hadn't been reported by the victim until October of last year . Hadn't been reported by the victim until October of last year . After being notified of the accusations , administrative staff at the school immediately placed Gallardo on leave . On Tuesday the Forest Grove School District said he was no longer an employee in the school district .

The sheriff's office said detectives believe Gallardo learned about the investigation into him and fled Oregon . On January 8 , a Washington County grand jury indicted Gallardo on three counts of first-degree sexual abuse and one count of third-degree sexual abuse . A warrant for his arrest was issued Two days later .

He was found and arrested in Webb County , texas , on the US-Mexican border . He was extradited back to Oregon on February 8th and taken to the Washington County Jail . According to the school district , gallardo was hired as a teaching assistant in February 2024 .

Detectives are concerned that there may be more victims that have not come forward and they are asking anyone with information to contact them at 503-846-2500 and reference the case number 502415641 . People will tell me this , will tell me this .

When these stories come up , they will say well , why don't the schools do a background check , and I have to help people to understand that a background check is not a one-size-fits-all kind of thing . It cannot tell us what a person is guilty of before they commit a crime .

So if no one reported , one reported this teacher assistance misconduct , then the problem is that no one will know , and so a background check can only catch things that went through the system and were reported on .

So these stories that come up are just more ways or lessons for persons who are going through this abuse , these circumstances , to speak up , and that's the circumstances that really are more often than not . More times than not , people are not speaking up , and that's the challenging circumstance that we find ourselves in today .

This next story is indeed another expression of just how that same conduct that we just discussed continues . A Lawrence School District employee is charged with sexually abusing an elementary school student . Police are investigating to determine if there are additional victims . Police said the investigation into 60-year-old Mark E Gridley began Saturday , february 8 .

The department said a parent called to report something that happened between Gridley and a student at Prairie Park Elementary School the previous day .

We were contacted Saturday morning by a family member of one of our victims , who had some concerns about some events that occurred on Friday during the school day , said Sergeant Drew Finnelly with the Lawrence Police Department . Gridley is a speech and language pathologist at the school . Authorities opened an investigation which they said quickly led to Gridley's arrest .

Police learned of a second possible victim Monday morning . Investigations said the alleged assault also happened at Prairie Park Elementary on Friday February 7th . The Lawrence Police Department says the investigation is ongoing and there potentially could be more victims . The school district said it immediately relieved Gridley of all duties after learning about the claims .

His information is no longer listed on the district's website . The district also notified families about the allegations . The district's crisis support team contacted families whose students may have had direct contact with Gridley have had direct contact with Gridley . At this particular moment there are no charges , just accusations .

We will continue to follow up with this story to see if there is anything that develops with this circumstance there at Lawrence Middle School . To you , dear victims , and the families of , we do wish you the best as you strive to endure this circumstance that has been unfortunately thrown upon you . In this next story we find another case of sexual abuse .

It just seems to continue on and on and on . Teacher sexually abused student with special needs . Asked him to bring gun to school to shoot colleague , a former Colorado paraprofessional , has been sentenced to four years in prison after admitting to sexually assaulting a 16-year-old student .

In November , imagine K Ewer , 28 , pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a special education student she was assigned to care for at Brady Exploration School in Lakewood . The first judicial district attorney's office said in a statement .

As part of a plea agreement with prosecutors , ewer pleaded guilty to sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust and contributing to the delinquency of a minor and the first degree . Both felonies , three other felony counts and one misdemeanor were dismissed in exchange for her guilty plea , the district attorney said in the statement .

On Friday , january 31st , ewer was sentenced to four years in prison , which will be followed by probation in the sex offender intensive supervision program for 10 years to life .

During the sentence , the victim's mother addressed the court , saying the defendant preyed on my son , leading him to believe she genuinely cared for him all , while exploiting him for money and manipulating him into thinking he was the one . According to the statement , ewer introduced the victim to fentanyl special victims prosecutor Brynn Chase said in court .

According to the statement , ewer also sent the victim thousands upon thousands upon thousands of text messages saying that she wanted the victim to bring a gun to their sexual encounters . Chase said in court , ewer even told the victim to bring the gun to school and shoot another faculty member in the leg .

Chase added the crime came to light in November 2023 when a teacher at the school called police after seeing inappropriate writing on one of the students' worksheets .

The district attorney's office said in the statement , police launched an investigation which revealed that Ewer's favoritism towards the child was noticed by staff almost immediately , with evidence of an inappropriate relationship beginning in approximately September of 2023, .

The statement said Detectives disclosed evidence of frequent sexual encounters , constant digital communication , inclusive of repeated derogatory remarks directed at the victim , and the introduction of drugs , alcohol and weapons .

It said Ewer , who had worked for Jefferson County Public Schools from 2015 to 2023 as a school nurse , a paraprofessional and a teaching assistant , was arrested in January 2024 .

She was charged with sexual assault on a child by someone in a position of trust , sexual exploitation of a child , unlawful electronic sexual communication and contributing to the delinquency of a minor . Online court record show . She did issue a statement that reads this way . I just want to apologize to the victim and the victim's family .

The statement said I'm really sorry , this will never happen again . Well , it is interesting to note that there was an apology in connection with these heinous crimes , but the sad reality is the damage is done . This victim , this young man , is going to go through his life with these tragedies and traumas , and it's going to be a long road for the family .

It's going to be a hard road for the family . Continue , guys , to do the very best that you can . Look for ways to pour out these emotions , perhaps in a journal , through a therapist , or even in a support group or circle , and strive your best to continue to be the best that you can be in this wicked world that we call home .

It's not going to be easy , but it is going to be manageable and possible . We send our love and support here from RED Podcasting . Well , guys , we are wrapping this show up so quickly . Man , time flies . With our last two stories , our last stories , are very gripping .

I'm not going to say I've saved the best for last , because there's no best stories on this show , but there are stories that are better at capturing the emotional struggles and challenges that we all have to contend with today . Middle school student assaulted on school bus by adults during fight .

Police are investigating how at least two adults got on a school bus and got involved in a fight between two Rochester City School District students and an altercation that was caught on cell phone video . A woman named Zoe told 13WHAM her 12-year-old cousin was assaulted by a classmate and two adults who boarded their school bus while on their way home from school .

Zoe said her phone began blowing up while she was at work , with texts and calls from numerous family members informing her that the 12-year-old was being rushed to the hospital . It was around 3 pm January 27th when the bell rang ending the school day at Thurgood Marshall Middle School on Lake Avenue a school day at Thurgood Marshall Middle School on Lake Avenue .

As the bus made a stop at Electric Avenue to drop off a student . According to a cell phone video captured on the school bus , the 12-year-old and another classmate began fighting . The district said that's when several adults made their way onto the bus .

When the unidentified adults came onto the bus , they pushed and held the bus driver back , while at least two other adults became involved in the altercation , according to the district . The district has contracts with a number of bus companies to transport students .

According to the district's website , the district did not identify which company's bus the incident took place on . The Rochester Police Department said no one has been charged yet for the incident , but the investigation is ongoing . I did just want to respond to this comment that the victim's cousin made regarding school bus drivers .

As a school bus driver , I found this to be quite interesting . The thing about it is that we have to be realistic . There is no right or wrong way to deal with these tragic circumstances . This was unforeseen .

I've been driving school buses for many years and I'm fortunate that no parents have tried to come on my bus and try to attack me to get to another student . But every circumstance is different . For example , we don't know how old this bus driver was .

We don't know if the bus driver was too busy focusing on the road or unloading the kids to be able to see as what was going to happen , because things happen so quickly . When you're behind the wheel of that bus the wheel of that bus people don't even recognize the pressure a school bus driver is under .

If that bus driver did not have any aids on that route , that's another factor to consider . So it would be unwise to say , hey , it's the bus driver's fault or they need responsibility to be enforced on the driver because the driver let the parents come on the bus . No , the driver was being held down by the parents and that's what led to the circumstance .

Now I can only speak for myself as a school bus driver . My wife and I both drive .

But if this was my school bus and this was the circumstance , I would do everything in my power to protect myself and my students , and sometimes that means not making the situation worse , because if I get into an altercation with these people and then they hurt me and then they attack other students in retaliation of what I've done , now , I'm responsible for other

innocent kids getting hurt . So the bus driver did what they felt was best in this circumstance . At the end of the day , the persons who came on this bus joined in and beating a 12 year old .

That's where this story is going to have the circumstances met the proper way , not blaming the driver for these people , bombarding the driver and holding them against their will .

Now , guys , I did say there were two more stories . I apologize . That was our final story on this episode . It went a lot faster than I thought . But what did we discuss ? This particular episode , number 24 ? Thought , but what did we discuss ? This particular episode , number 24 ?

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You can always follow me on TikTok , catch me live from time to time and reach out through email redpodcasting at gmailcom or redpodcasting at gmailcom . You'll love it . We'll be able to respond to you guys , give you tips on how to continue to cope and endure the hardships you're going through .

Other than that , guys , this has been another epic episode being here with you guys this week . This is RED . It's the Everyday Podcast for the Everyday People . This is the Everyday Podcast for the Everyday People .