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.

  • 60d@lemmy.caEnglish
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    1 day ago

    It’s tragic, but it’s great to hear about Murca having schools. I thought they were all just bible camps now.

    • Zink@programming.dev
      5·
      24 hours ago

      Hey now, try to see the silver lining: Since we underpay our teachers and then also expect them to spend their own money on supplies and beg the class parents for the rest, that means SOME of the teachers are still there because they’re passionate about it!

      My son is in 2nd grade and we have had some great luck with teachers so far, but we are not a very “at risk” school district compared with the average.

      • 60d@lemmy.caEnglish
        3·
        22 hours ago

        Glad to hear it, sincerely. It’s not all sunshine and lollipops here in Canada, but at least we have a ministry of education and an agency to respond to disasters. Best wishes for you all down there. 😘😘😘