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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

The school shooting industry is worth billions and it keeps growing

It's part of a demonstration outside the National School Safety Conference. "We use drones to stop school shootings," says Justin Marston, the CEO of Campus Guardian Angel, the company selling the drones. In the event of a shooting, remote pilots fly the drones, housed at the school, at the shooter. They shoot pepper balls and run the drones into the shooter to debilitate them.
Miscellaneous
#immigration-enforcement
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago
US politics

Los Angeles schools are taking measures to protect students from ICE raids. Why hasn't the Bay Area followed suit?

fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago
US politics

Los Angeles schools are taking measures to protect students from ICE raids. Why hasn't the Bay Area followed suit?

#bullying
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

I was stabbed aged 15 - schools need to do more to protect their pupils'

Natashia Lee, a stabbing victim, seeks to improve school safety to prevent others from experiencing trauma similar to hers.
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

For mixed status families, deportation fears cast shadow over new academic year

M. holds a strand of her hair up. "Look", she says laughing, pointing at white streaks she says weren't there before this summer. It's been stressful, she says, holed up indoors with the kids. As she speaks, her youngest climbs on top of the washing machine and proceeds to throw about a hundred plastic Easter eggs on the floor; unbeknownst to her, the baby she's rocking is wildly waving a large bottle of glue.
US politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

Met's axing of safer school officers catastrophic', says crushed' south London headteacher

Teachers no longer get daily briefings of interactions between police and young people, either as victims or perpetrators, as well as them having witnessed domestic violence. Ms West grew gasps after telling how she sent two welfare staff to a teenage truant's home unaware he'd he been charged and released on bail over a blade-wielding attempted murder. Scotland Yard is being forced into substantial tough choices amid a 260 million budget shortfall.
London politics
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
6 days ago

Why Back to School Feels Different This Year

A fifteen-year-old boy with disabilities in Los Angeles was handcuffed and detained by federal agents in front of his high school, undermining school safety.
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

Why This Must-Have Water Bottle Is Banned In Many Schools Across The Country - Tasting Table

Schools across the nation are grappling with a new, unexpected distraction - something students bring daily, one that seems innocent yet creates some notable disruption. It's the kind of item that quietly rattles a lesson plan's rhythm, rings a muted alarm in the halls, and forces educators to rethink what's acceptable in class. The culprit? The once- trendy reusable water vessel: the Stanley water bottle.
Education
#school-shooting
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Video: A Father Took His Daughters to School. Then Came the Gunshots.

My heart just, like, dropped, and I felt sick. I entered right after the police did. I think it was very chaotic. Looks like you guys are on a team. Cool. The doors opened, and kids started coming out. A lot of the first ones were injured. A lot of them were cut with glass. I was looking for my girls. That was just my priority. I just wanted to find them and get them safe.
US news
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Letters: Reaction to latest shooting will be predictably ineffective

U.S. mass shootings trigger ritualized sorrow without policy change; California’s SB 79 increases transit-area housing density without addressing affordability or displacement.
#mass-shooting
#antisemitism
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Dystopian weapons schools are forced to use after Minneapolis massacre

Weaponized drones are being tested inside US schools, flying through hallways with the ability to neutralize active shooters in seconds. Equipped with non-lethal pepper spray, powder pellets, and live video feeds, the drones launch from secure charging stations, six per school, when gunfire is detected. Developed by Campus Guardian Angel, the system has already completed trials in Texas and was recently demonstrated in three Florida schools. Permanent installations are scheduled this fall, with full deployment expected by January.
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Dozens of students at Mass. elementary school stung by bees on first day of school

More than 40 students at David Mindess School were assessed by the department for potential allergic reactions or other medical concerns, according to the local fire department.
US news
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Rachel Campos-Duffy: Christians Most Persecuted in Universe

Christians were characterized as the most persecuted religion worldwide while recent church attacks, child antidepressant prescriptions, and retired-veteran school patrols were presented as related issues.
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago

Mercury found in rubberized flooring in Long Island school district's gymnasiums. Here's why parents are concerned.

"Over time, the body will get rid of the mercury," Moline said.
US news
#sexual-abuse
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
NYC parents

Pervy middle school teacher accused of sexually abusing student, 12, caught sneaking into school dance disguised as an old woman

fromNew York Post
3 months ago
NYC parents

Pervy middle school teacher accused of sexually abusing student, 12, caught sneaking into school dance disguised as an old woman

US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

California Catholic school teacher in child sex abuse images case allegedly shared student photos with other man

A St. Augustine High School teacher was arrested for distributing child sexual abuse images and admitted arousing to non-sexual student photos and sharing them online.
#san-francisco
SF parents
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

San Francisco school hit with second mysterious fire

Lafayette Elementary School in San Francisco suffered a second mysterious playground fire, raising safety concerns and leading to investigations.
#education
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Social justice

Ontario could mandate putting police officers in some schools. These parents are pushing back | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Social justice

Ontario could mandate putting police officers in some schools. These parents are pushing back | CBC News

#assault
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
US politics

Long Island mom smashes 14-year-old girl in the head with Stanley cup during high school spat with her daughter: cops

fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
US politics

Long Island mom smashes 14-year-old girl in the head with Stanley cup during high school spat with her daughter: cops

SF parents
fromwww.pressenterprise.com
3 months ago

2 supervisors, 1 student assaulted at California high school by family, police say

Family members of a student committed trespass and assault at Martin Luther King High School during a conflict escalation.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

Teacher's aide implicated in Brooklyn school attack

A teacher's aide allegedly conspired with her brother to attack a student over a complaint, leading to serious injuries and trauma for the victim.
Film
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

After All That Waiting, This Year's Most Mysterious Horror Movie Is About ... This?

Seventeen children have gone missing in a suburb, leading to parental outrage directed at their teacher.
Social justice
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Contra Costa classroom aide caught with 'prepubescent girl sex doll,' police say

A middle school aide faces indictment for possession of child pornography and related charges after a raid found disturbing items at his home.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago

AUSD Notes: Alameda school year starts Monday, so drive more carefully

The Alameda Unified School District is prepared for the first day of school, emphasizing safety for drivers around campuses during busy drop-off and pick-up times.
California
Public health
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

K-12 vs. Higher Education Security: What Schools and Colleges Need to Know

Understanding differences between K-12 and university campus security is essential for effective school safety measures.
Public health
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Safety is Everyone's Responsibility

Kimberly Lewis leads safety initiatives in Montgomery Public Schools, coordinating emergency plans and training amidst rising threats in the education sector.
Public health
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Child's death prompts new law mandating NY schools to plan for heart attacks

New York public schools must develop emergency plans for cardiac incidents, ensuring accessibility and training for defibrillators.
Education
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Oakland Unified hires first executive director of safety

Oakland Unified School District appointed Nelson Alegria as executive director for school safety, focusing on racial justice in school safety reform.
#crime
fromwww.pressenterprise.com
1 month ago
Public health

Woman sentenced to 11 years for threatening to shoot up' California middle school

Julianna Ortgega was sentenced to 11 years in prison for making threats against Thompson Middle School.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
NYC parents

Teen busted with loaded gun at NYC high school was being hunted in Harlem murder

A 16-year-old student was arrested with a loaded gun at school and is wanted for a previous fatal shooting.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Teen busted with loaded gun at NYC high school was being hunted in Harlem murder

A 16-year-old student was arrested with a loaded gun at school and is wanted for a previous fatal shooting.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

'We want answers': Parents protest over asbestos fears at P.S. 176 in Dyker Heights * Brooklyn Paper

Ongoing school construction at P.S. 176 allegedly exposed students to asbestos, prompting protests and calls for Principal Culkin's removal.
Public health
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 month ago

School children stand up to Croydon Council in lollipop patrol protest

Parents and children protested against Croydon Council's decision to remove school crossing patrols, particularly supporting a lollipop man dedicated to their safety.
fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

Britney Fortner: Relationships Are Key in Security

"When both of those events took place, we as an intelligence center started asking ourselves: what could we do to mitigate these risks and these threats?"
Education
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Video captures ICE agents allegedly urinating on Pico Rivera school grounds in broad daylight

ICE agents allegedly urinated on school grounds adjacent to a preschool and elementary school.
#sexual-misconduct
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Public health

Alameda police say school custodian was drunk on the job, made sexual remark to student

A substitute janitor was arrested for allegedly being drunk and making a sexual comment to a student.
SF parents
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

San Jose school employee arrested on suspicion of molesting students

A school employee was arrested for allegedly molesting students, highlighting concerns about student safety.
SF parents
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

San Jose school employee arrested on suspicion of molesting students

A school employee was arrested for allegedly molesting students, highlighting concerns about student safety.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Please get an abortion, East Bay school official allegedly told his teen rape victim. But the cops heard everything

Gerard Flaherty allegedly expressed his fear of facing jail time if the girl continued with her pregnancy, stating, 'I would go to jail if that happened.' He seemed panicked, worried about the implications for his life and family.
Public health
fromChalkbeat
2 months ago

Lawsuit challenges Trump administration's $1 billion cut to school mental health funding

The grants were created by Congress under a bipartisan law passed after the 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, when an 18-year-old gunman killed 19 elementary school children and two teachers.
Canada news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany updates: Schools call for heat wave measures DW 07/01/2025

Anja Bensinger-Stolze stated that there must be uniform occupational health and safety regulations for students and school employees, ensuring their protection during heat waves.
Education
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
2 months ago

Now hiring: NYC recruits recent high school grads as assistant school safety agents

New York City is recruiting young assistant school safety agents to address a staffing shortage, raising concerns among advocates about their roles.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Evita Sings for the People in London; Gangs in Peru Target Schools

Gang extortion targeting private schools in Peru has intensified since the COVID-19 pandemic.
fromwww.dailybreeze.com
2 months ago

Ex-employee charged after hidden cameras found in restrooms at Califronia dance school

A former employee of the School of Dance and Music in Hermosa Beach has been arrested for child molestation and possession of child pornography after hidden cameras were found in restrooms.
NYC parents
Education
fromwww.npr.org
7 years ago

The School Shootings That Weren't

Most reported school shootings are not substantiated, indicating significant discrepancies in data collection.
Education
fromwww.npr.org
7 years ago

DeVos On School Safety; A New Leader For Education's Civil Rights Office

Betsy DeVos missed the school safety commission meeting while attending a conference in Switzerland, raising questions about prioritizing school safety initiatives.
SF parents
fromwww.npr.org
7 years ago

As '13 Reasons Why' Returns, Schools Try To Help Students Who Are Thinking Of Suicide

Concerns rise as '13 Reasons Why' season 2 premieres, with experts stressing schools' role in mental health and suicide prevention.
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

French education minister urges focus on mental health of pupils after knife attack

In the wake of the assault, authorities promised a raft of measures to tackle knife crime among children.
France politics
NYC parents
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Brooklyn Parents Push for Paris-Style School Street - Streetsblog New York City

Local parents propose converting a dangerous street into a cul-de-sac to enhance safety for children commuting to school.
France politics
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

France eyes social media ban for under-15s after school stabbing

Macron proposes a ban on social media for children under 15 to improve safety and mental health amid increasing violence in schools.
#graz-shooting
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Graz, Austria, school shooting: What we know about the victims, shooter

This tragic shooting in Graz marks the deadliest mass shooting in Austria's history, claiming the lives of at least ten individuals, including the perpetrator.
Germany news
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Revealed: More than 700 children as young as 10 caught with knives and firearms in London schools

Over 700 children caught with weapons in London schools highlights ongoing youth violence and the need for preventive measures.
NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

LAUSD will deploy school police to set up safe zones around campuses, graduations amid ICE raids

Los Angeles school police will create safety perimeters to prevent immigration enforcement around campuses and school events.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Former Hopkinton deputy police chief John 'Jay' Porter found guilty of child rape

The defendant in this case abused his position of power to take advantage of and manipulate a child to gain her trust before sexually assaulting her on multiple occasions.
Boston
SF parents
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Man Arrested After Making Multiple Threats to Petaluma School Official Over Pride Flags

A man threatened to execute a school official over Pride flags, leading to felony charges and heightened security measures in Petaluma schools.
UK news
fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk
3 months ago

School worker who called police about Child Q denies wanting strip search

Child Q was strip searched without legal grounds or appropriate adult supervision, leading to concerns about police misconduct.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

15-year-old dies after being pinned by car at Studio City school, police say; 5 others hurt

A 15-year-old boy was tragically killed in a parking lot collision at Campbell Hall, with several others injured, prompting a community outpouring of support.
NYC parents
NYC politics
fromChalkbeat
3 months ago

Staffing shortages and the future of school safety: Mayoral candidates weigh in

The decline of NYPD school safety agents highlights a significant shift in NYC's approach to school safety amid evolving educational and political dynamics.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Child Q strip-search surprised school, panel told

The police strip search of Child Q raised severe concerns regarding conduct and the treatment of students in schools.
#croydon-council
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

SoCal boy takes a round of ammo to school; dad is under arrest, officials say

A Moorpark man was arrested after his son brought a bullet to school, highlighting severe child endangerment and firearm safety issues.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

12-Year-Old Found with Gun at Williamsburg School, Faces Charges: NYPD

A 12-year-old boy was arrested for bringing an unloaded gun to a middle school, but no injuries occurred.
#tiktok-challenge
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Students, teacher taken to hospital after TikTok challenge goes awry at Providence school

A TikTok trend led to students and staff being hospitalized due to inhaling smoke from tampered laptops.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Students, teacher taken to hospital after TikTok challenge goes awry at Providence school

A TikTok trend led to students and staff being hospitalized due to inhaling smoke from tampered laptops.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
3 months ago

12-Year-Old Arrested After Bringing Gun To NYC School, Police Say

A 12-year-old brought a gun to a Brooklyn school but was arrested; the gun was unloaded and no injuries occurred.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Parent gives class full of kids alcoholic Jell-O shots - the second such case in one month

The incident comes shortly after a similar situation where a Texas mother brought spiked Jell-O to her daughter's class, raising concerns over children's safety.
Cocktails
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Terrified Long Island students forced to finish finals as armed police swept halls during chaotic lockdown

Students at Long Beach High School faced confusion and trauma during a lockdown due to a hoax shooting threat.
SF parents
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Teens arrested after Tennessee gamer reports hearing plot to attack CA school in online chat

A gaming chat led to the foiling of a school attack plot by alerting authorities about two teenagers in California.
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Teens are still setting fire to Chromebooks for TikTok clout

The #ChromebookChallenge has rapidly spread across the country, leading to serious health risks for students and alarming consequences from school administrations.
OMG science
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Long Island schools under 'lockout' after AR-15 threat from bullied teen - schools say it's a hoax

The police were able to determine this morning that the caller was not the alumnus of the high school, who has a fairly common name.
NYC parents
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Boy, 14, accused of fatally shooting innocent scooter-riding teen girl in NYC schoolyard ordered held in jail

A 14-year-old boy faces second-degree murder charges for fatally shooting a 16-year-old girl in a Bronx schoolyard brawl.
fromwww.ocregister.com
3 months ago

Student found with gun, ammo on campus at California middle school

Fountain Valley police detained three sixth-grade students at Vista View Middle School after one was found with a semiautomatic handgun in their backpack, indicating a serious concern over potential weapons on school property.
SF parents
NYC parents
fromsilive
3 months ago

'Someone is going to get hurt': Neighbor warns of worsening traffic issues near this Staten Island school

Traffic congestion around PS 32 is significantly impacting residents' daily lives, leading to frustration and safety concerns.
SF parents
fromwww.ocregister.com
3 months ago

Teen charged with murder, assault in California high school stabbings that killed 1, injured 2

A tragic gang-related stabbing incident near Santa Ana High resulted in a death and multiple injuries, highlighting the dangers of youth violence.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Elementary schoolers were evacuated from an N.H. classroom. Then the roof fell in.

Carpenter Elementary School's staff evacuated students safely before a ceiling collapse, preventing any injuries.
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Kids are short-circuiting their school-issued Chromebooks for TikTok clout

The Chromebook Challenge, driven by TikTok, has led students to intentionally damage their school laptops, causing fires and even injuries.
Gadgets
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Brooklyn boy, 16, busted for making threats to schools in Texas and targeting family of Uvalde massacre victim

The 16-year-old boy was picked up May 1 at his Brooklyn home and charged with one felony count of making terroristic threats.
NYC parents
NYC parents
fromFast Company
4 months ago

'The school has to be evacuated': Connecticut students are setting their Chromebooks on fire for TikTok

Students in Connecticut are filming themselves damaging school Chromebooks to create viral content, leading to several school fire evacuations.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

NYC parents picket school over 8-year-old who allegedly stabbed staffer, pretends to shoot classmates

Parents protested against a disruptive child in a gifted class at PS 8, fearing for their children's safety.
The boy allegedly made violent threats and exhibited troubling behaviors.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

East Bay school employee arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting an underage student: police

East Bay school employee arrested for sexually assaulting student, prompting police to investigate further and seek information from the public.
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