Struggling towns cut crossing guards Globe: As school begins this year, parents in some places were dismayed to learn of one of the latest economies... L.A. Unified delays first day of school year LA Times: The schools traditionally open their doors the day after Labor Day. But budget cuts, unpaid furloughs for teachers and other employees, and Jewish High Holy Days have pushed things back to Sept. 13... Conn school chief 'concerned' about Taser incident AP: Middletown's schools superintendent says he wants to meet with police to discuss why a high school student was Tasered for allegedly fighting with police over his alleged theft of a meat pie from the cafeteria.
