Tales Out of School

Florida Boy Claims He Was Forced to Use Lunchbox as Toilet

A 13 year old student told the teacher he needed to go to the bathroom. The teacher allegedly replied that he could either wait until the end of class or use her lunchbox.

Student Suspended for Buying Skittles

An eighth grad honors student was stripped of his title as class vice president, barred from attending an honors dinner and suspended for buying Skittles - a contraband candy.

4-Year-Old Boys Cuffed for Refusing to Nap

Parents of two 4-year-old boys are suing school officials after their sons were allegedly handcuffed for refusing to take a nap. Their lawyer says, "Failure to comply with nap time is hardly an offence that warrants being handcuffed, or threatened, for that matter."

Field Trip Ruined By Exhibitionist

This was an anatomy lesson fourth graders in Joliet, Ill., will never forget. A 46-year-old man was arrested after driving naked next to a school bus for several miles while pleasuring himself.

Arizona Students Protest No Hugging Policy

How's this for a little public display of affection: A group of Shepherd Junior High School students in east Mesa protested the school's ban on

Spiked Haircut Gets Ohio Kindergartner Suspended

Michelle Barile, the mother of a 6-year-old at Ohio's Parma Community School, says "They can't tell me how I can cut my son's hair." But school officials say the school they're only enforcing a dress code.

'I'm A Cop Kids. Uh, Not Really'

A Pennsylvania school bus driver told students he was an undercover officer, and flashed a badge a few times so they wouldn't misbehave on the bus. The 59-year-old man has now been arrested for impersonating an officer.

'Star Trek & Religion': The Top 25 Strangest College Classes

Take a look at colleges around the country and you'll find you can take classes in "Learning From YouTube" "Mail-Order Brides" and other intellectual pursuits.

Teacher Who Duct-Taped Students to Stand Trial

A preschool teacher will stand trial for allegedly duct taping a pair of three-year-olds to the wall. Indeed, duct tape works on everything, except an alibi.

7th Graders Boozing at the Bus Stop

When did "Here is to the Bus Driver" become a drinking song?

Mexican Boy Glues Hand to Bed to Avoid Returning to School

A 10-year-old from Mexico City who didn't want his Christmas vacation to end, glued his hand to the bed. Paramedics had to scrape him free, and he didn't even get to take a sick day.