Making Schools Safer: Harsh Consequences, Or Second Chances?
The tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High initiated a national debate on school safety, highlighting differing philosophies on discipline and security measures.
School counselor hid camera in toilet paper holder to film boys under age 12, feds say
A former counselor faces 15 to 50 years in prison for secretly recording minors in bathrooms.
A teen boy has been removed from school after fake images of nude female students appeared in a chat room
The misuse of AI to create nude images of minors has led to severe consequences in a Pennsylvania school, highlighting growing legal and social concerns.
Primary school pupils targeted and warned of threat to their safety
Two children under 12 received Garda Information Messages due to threats, highlighting the unsettling nature of school safety concerns amid local violence.
School bus driver accused of kidnapping gets home confinement
A school bus driver faces kidnapping charges for alleged inappropriate conduct involving preschool children.
The driver was placed under home confinement with an ankle monitor after being indicted.
School counselor hid camera in toilet paper holder to film boys under age 12, feds say
A former counselor faces 15 to 50 years in prison for secretly recording minors in bathrooms.
A teen boy has been removed from school after fake images of nude female students appeared in a chat room
The misuse of AI to create nude images of minors has led to severe consequences in a Pennsylvania school, highlighting growing legal and social concerns.
Primary school pupils targeted and warned of threat to their safety
Two children under 12 received Garda Information Messages due to threats, highlighting the unsettling nature of school safety concerns amid local violence.
School bus driver accused of kidnapping gets home confinement
A school bus driver faces kidnapping charges for alleged inappropriate conduct involving preschool children.
The driver was placed under home confinement with an ankle monitor after being indicted.
Integrated security: AI is a cost-effective path to safer schools
AI technologies can enhance school safety significantly while preserving student privacy.
China: At least 8 killed in mass stabbing in Yixing DW 11/16/2024
A 21-year-old student committed a stabbing spree in Yixing, China, resulting in 8 deaths and 17 injuries, reportedly due to frustration over academic failure.
Computer programs monitor students' every word in the name of safety
GoGuardian provides a way for schools to monitor potentially harmful student behavior, with mixed opinions on effectiveness and privacy.
Girl says that's one way to be celebrity' after stabbing three at school, jury hears
A 13-year-old girl stabbed two teachers and another student in a Welsh school, reportedly seeking attention.
Integrated security: AI is a cost-effective path to safer schools
AI technologies can enhance school safety significantly while preserving student privacy.
China: At least 8 killed in mass stabbing in Yixing DW 11/16/2024
A 21-year-old student committed a stabbing spree in Yixing, China, resulting in 8 deaths and 17 injuries, reportedly due to frustration over academic failure.
Computer programs monitor students' every word in the name of safety
GoGuardian provides a way for schools to monitor potentially harmful student behavior, with mixed opinions on effectiveness and privacy.
Girl says that's one way to be celebrity' after stabbing three at school, jury hears
A 13-year-old girl stabbed two teachers and another student in a Welsh school, reportedly seeking attention.
Gay student assaulted after year-long bullying at California high school
A gay student suffered injuries after a bullying incident at school, amid claims of administrative inaction against ongoing discrimination and violence.
A year-long battle for safety has culminated in physical violence, highlighting systemic issues of bullying and inadequate school responses.
Oklahoma school district where trans teen Nex Benedict died violated Title IX, Department of Education finds
Owasso Public Schools violated Title IX due to negligence in addressing LGBTQ+ harassment, requiring significant changes to protect students.
Gay student assaulted after year-long bullying at California high school
A gay student suffered injuries after a bullying incident at school, amid claims of administrative inaction against ongoing discrimination and violence.
A year-long battle for safety has culminated in physical violence, highlighting systemic issues of bullying and inadequate school responses.
Oklahoma school district where trans teen Nex Benedict died violated Title IX, Department of Education finds
Owasso Public Schools violated Title IX due to negligence in addressing LGBTQ+ harassment, requiring significant changes to protect students.
Knife thrown at high school LGBTQ+ group during homecoming parade
LGBTQ+ students faced harassment during a homecoming parade in Iowa, marking a concerning rise in hostility towards such communities in schools.
Armed boy, 13, fled when confronted by school staff, Kenosha police say
A tragedy was averted at a Wisconsin elementary school when staff confronted a suspected armed 13-year-old, preventing him from entering the building.
Gresham High students stage walkout in protest of unsafe conditions
Gresham High students are rallying for safer school environments following gun-related incidents and community threats.
Boy, 15, stabbed to death was student at Woolwich Polytechnic School
A schoolboy tragically lost his life after a stabbing incident, leading to community distress and calls for support.
Easton man accused of sexually assaulting Brockton teen arrested
A 21-year-old man was arrested for sexually assaulting a Brockton middle school student, illustrating a community's swift action in response to the incident.
Thousands of Glendale Unified students ordered to shelter-in-place due to wayward bear cub
Authorities enforced a shelter-in-place order at two schools due to a bear cub in a tree, prioritizing student safety.
Knife thrown at high school LGBTQ+ group during homecoming parade
LGBTQ+ students faced harassment during a homecoming parade in Iowa, marking a concerning rise in hostility towards such communities in schools.
Armed boy, 13, fled when confronted by school staff, Kenosha police say
A tragedy was averted at a Wisconsin elementary school when staff confronted a suspected armed 13-year-old, preventing him from entering the building.
Gresham High students stage walkout in protest of unsafe conditions
Gresham High students are rallying for safer school environments following gun-related incidents and community threats.
Boy, 15, stabbed to death was student at Woolwich Polytechnic School
A schoolboy tragically lost his life after a stabbing incident, leading to community distress and calls for support.
Easton man accused of sexually assaulting Brockton teen arrested
A 21-year-old man was arrested for sexually assaulting a Brockton middle school student, illustrating a community's swift action in response to the incident.
Thousands of Glendale Unified students ordered to shelter-in-place due to wayward bear cub
Authorities enforced a shelter-in-place order at two schools due to a bear cub in a tree, prioritizing student safety.
Parents seek answers after man found photographing students in SJ middle school locker room
A stranger entered Bret Harte Middle School's girls' locker room undeterred, raising concerns among parents and students about campus security protocols.
Students feel safer with program banning encampments and RVs around San Jose schools
Improved safety for students at KIPP San Jose Collegiate after city ordinances restricted encampments and established buffer zones around schools.
Parents seek answers after man found photographing students in SJ middle school locker room
A stranger entered Bret Harte Middle School's girls' locker room undeterred, raising concerns among parents and students about campus security protocols.
Students feel safer with program banning encampments and RVs around San Jose schools
Improved safety for students at KIPP San Jose Collegiate after city ordinances restricted encampments and established buffer zones around schools.
Fewer LAUSD students feel safe at school amid rising fights, physical aggression on campus
Rising physical aggression among L.A. Unified students correlates with a declining sense of safety on campuses.
The importance of mass notification and risk mitigation in school safety
Investing in advanced safety technologies, like mass notification systems, is vital for enhancing school safety and ensuring swift communication during emergencies.
Fewer LAUSD students feel safe at school amid rising fights, physical aggression on campus
Rising physical aggression among L.A. Unified students correlates with a declining sense of safety on campuses.
The importance of mass notification and risk mitigation in school safety
Investing in advanced safety technologies, like mass notification systems, is vital for enhancing school safety and ensuring swift communication during emergencies.
Ex-Long Beach school officer who fatally shot 18-year-old is free, sentenced to time already served
A school safety officer was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter for the fatal shooting of an unarmed woman.
Gonzalez was sentenced to three years but walked free due to time served already.
The incident highlights issues of accountability for those tasked with community protection.
Threats target school, police department in Mass.
Recent bomb threats in Boylston and Billerica were found not credible after police investigations, leading to increased safety measures in local schools.
Pacific Grove: Juvenile disarmed, no injuries in school incident
Pacific Grove police safely disarmed a student with an edged weapon at a school, ensuring no injuries occurred and providing mental health support afterwards.
Ex-Long Beach school officer who fatally shot 18-year-old is free, sentenced to time already served
A school safety officer was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter for the fatal shooting of an unarmed woman.
Gonzalez was sentenced to three years but walked free due to time served already.
The incident highlights issues of accountability for those tasked with community protection.
Threats target school, police department in Mass.
Recent bomb threats in Boylston and Billerica were found not credible after police investigations, leading to increased safety measures in local schools.
Pacific Grove: Juvenile disarmed, no injuries in school incident
Pacific Grove police safely disarmed a student with an edged weapon at a school, ensuring no injuries occurred and providing mental health support afterwards.
FCC opens applications for $200 million cyber pilot program
FCC launches pilot program to fund cybersecurity services for schools and libraries, addressing growing threats in educational systems.
As School Threats Proliferate, More Than 700 Students Are Arrested
The surge in school violence threats has led to over 700 arrests of children and teens in multiple states, reflecting heightened concerns about safety.
Schools face rising threats of violence
False threats of violence in U.S. schools are disrupting learning and causing anxiety, requring costly law enforcement responses.
Mobile phone pouches: private schools can also apply as Taoiseach accuses SF of hypocrisy on 9m scheme
The Education Minister defends a €9m scheme for phone locking pouches, emphasizing safety and minimal cost.
Waltham school temporarily bans backpacks, increases police presence after online shooting threat
Multiple online threats targeting schools disrupt the new school year, highlighting ongoing safety concerns.
Increased police presence and precautions are taken in response to specific threats against students.
Teen allegedly drags Bay Area assistant principal by hair during homecoming
A 16-year-old student assaulted an assistant principal during a homecoming dance, leading to serious charges including battery and kidnapping.
FCC opens applications for $200 million cyber pilot program
FCC launches pilot program to fund cybersecurity services for schools and libraries, addressing growing threats in educational systems.
As School Threats Proliferate, More Than 700 Students Are Arrested
The surge in school violence threats has led to over 700 arrests of children and teens in multiple states, reflecting heightened concerns about safety.
Schools face rising threats of violence
False threats of violence in U.S. schools are disrupting learning and causing anxiety, requring costly law enforcement responses.
Mobile phone pouches: private schools can also apply as Taoiseach accuses SF of hypocrisy on 9m scheme
The Education Minister defends a €9m scheme for phone locking pouches, emphasizing safety and minimal cost.
Waltham school temporarily bans backpacks, increases police presence after online shooting threat
Multiple online threats targeting schools disrupt the new school year, highlighting ongoing safety concerns.
Increased police presence and precautions are taken in response to specific threats against students.
Teen allegedly drags Bay Area assistant principal by hair during homecoming
A 16-year-old student assaulted an assistant principal during a homecoming dance, leading to serious charges including battery and kidnapping.
Shots fired at Toronto Jewish girls school overnight, police say. Building was also targeted in May | CBC News
The recent shooting at a Jewish school in Toronto highlights rising antisemitism and the urgent need for action against hate crimes.
Op-Ed | A letter to the incoming New York City Public Schools Chancellor | amNewYork
The significant rise in antisemitic incidents in NYC schools highlights the urgent need for effective measures to combat these tensions and ensure student safety.
Shots fired at Toronto Jewish girls school overnight, police say. Building was also targeted in May | CBC News
The recent shooting at a Jewish school in Toronto highlights rising antisemitism and the urgent need for action against hate crimes.
Op-Ed | A letter to the incoming New York City Public Schools Chancellor | amNewYork
The significant rise in antisemitic incidents in NYC schools highlights the urgent need for effective measures to combat these tensions and ensure student safety.
Schools Are Using AI Surveillance to Catch Students Vaping Inside Bathrooms
The Cheyenne Mountain School District in Colorado is using facial recognition technology to combat vaping in bathrooms, raising ethical concerns about student surveillance.
Sheriff Posts Video of 11-Year-Old Charged in Fake School Shooting Threat
Sheriff Chitwood implements a policy to publicly share images of youths who threaten school violence, aiming to deter such behavior and promote accountability.
One person injured in California high school stabbing
A stabbing incident at Mission Hills High School led to one injury and a temporary lockdown.
Girl, 13, arrested in Riverside as threats against schools cause anxiety nationwide
A 13-year-old girl was arrested for making violent threats against a Riverside middle school, part of a national trend of school-related threats.
Ex-California cop accused of showing teens obscene videos faces lawsuit, loses law enforcement license
A former sheriff's deputy faces decertification and legal action over inappropriate behavior involving minors.
Sheriff Posts Video of 11-Year-Old Charged in Fake School Shooting Threat
Sheriff Chitwood implements a policy to publicly share images of youths who threaten school violence, aiming to deter such behavior and promote accountability.
One person injured in California high school stabbing
A stabbing incident at Mission Hills High School led to one injury and a temporary lockdown.
Girl, 13, arrested in Riverside as threats against schools cause anxiety nationwide
A 13-year-old girl was arrested for making violent threats against a Riverside middle school, part of a national trend of school-related threats.
Ex-California cop accused of showing teens obscene videos faces lawsuit, loses law enforcement license
A former sheriff's deputy faces decertification and legal action over inappropriate behavior involving minors.
Does Your School Use Suicide Prevention Software? We Want to Hear From You.
School districts are using monitoring software to protect students' mental health by detecting potential signs of suicide or self-harm through digital communications.
NYC schools chief backs off phone ban in surprise reversal after parents fumed during lockdown: 'Now is not the time'
Chancellor Banks pauses phone ban in NYC schools due to communication failures during emergencies, highlighting parents' need for contact with their children.
Hochul doubles down on student phone ban after lockdown at UWS school left parents outraged
Governor Kathy Hochul advocates for a classroom phone ban to ensure student focus during emergencies and emphasizes improved communication with parents.
Hochul acknowledges communication failures during a recent lockdown, pledging to enhance protocols.
NYC schools chief backs off phone ban in surprise reversal after parents fumed during lockdown: 'Now is not the time'
Chancellor Banks pauses phone ban in NYC schools due to communication failures during emergencies, highlighting parents' need for contact with their children.
Hochul doubles down on student phone ban after lockdown at UWS school left parents outraged
Governor Kathy Hochul advocates for a classroom phone ban to ensure student focus during emergencies and emphasizes improved communication with parents.
Hochul acknowledges communication failures during a recent lockdown, pledging to enhance protocols.
Teen boy, 17, shot near NYC high school - minutes after two kids separately busted with guns
Gun violence in schools is a troubling trend, emphasized by a recent shooting incident on Staten Island.
Kids need protection from guns, not from gay people - LGBTQ Nation
Gun violence in schools continues to be a critical issue with rising incidents and tragic results, necessitating urgent action from lawmakers.
Ohio schools see increase in threat reports as national school violence concerns grow
There is a nationwide spike in reported threats against schools, linked to past high-profile shootings and a contagion effect.
Teen shot in the leg near McKee High School on Staten Island: cops
Gun violence among youth continues to escalate, as evidenced by recent incidents near schools in Staten Island and Queens.
The McKee CTE High School shooting follows other incidents of firearms being brought into local schools, reflecting a growing concern over school safety.
Fearing the worst, schools deploy armed police to thwart gun violence
Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh now has armed police to address gun violence concerns in schools.
Schools must integrate role models as armed officers for effective safety measures.
Armed 17-year-old student arrested at Gresham High School
A 17-year-old student was arrested for bringing a gun to Gresham High School after threatening someone outside.
Teen boy, 17, shot near NYC high school - minutes after two kids separately busted with guns
Gun violence in schools is a troubling trend, emphasized by a recent shooting incident on Staten Island.
Kids need protection from guns, not from gay people - LGBTQ Nation
Gun violence in schools continues to be a critical issue with rising incidents and tragic results, necessitating urgent action from lawmakers.
Ohio schools see increase in threat reports as national school violence concerns grow
There is a nationwide spike in reported threats against schools, linked to past high-profile shootings and a contagion effect.
Teen shot in the leg near McKee High School on Staten Island: cops
Gun violence among youth continues to escalate, as evidenced by recent incidents near schools in Staten Island and Queens.
The McKee CTE High School shooting follows other incidents of firearms being brought into local schools, reflecting a growing concern over school safety.
Fearing the worst, schools deploy armed police to thwart gun violence
Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh now has armed police to address gun violence concerns in schools.
Schools must integrate role models as armed officers for effective safety measures.
Armed 17-year-old student arrested at Gresham High School
A 17-year-old student was arrested for bringing a gun to Gresham High School after threatening someone outside.
12-year-old California boy arrested in investigation, is suspected of threatening students
A 12-year-old boy was arrested for making threats towards students, reflecting ongoing concerns regarding school safety.
School policing overhauled in Hackney over Child Q
The role of police in Hackney schools is being redefined to focus on safeguarding after the Child Q strip-search incident. Acknowledgement of potential racial bias is crucial.
West Bridgewater students used app to mimic gunfire in 'prank' threat, police say
School safety increased due to prank phone calls mimicking violence.
Authorities found no credible threats, but heightened police presence was deemed necessary.
Similar threats have disrupted schools across Massachusetts recently.
11-year-old suspended for waiting too long to report classmate had bullet
An 11-year-old boy was suspended for reporting a bullet shown by a classmate, sparking debate about school safety protocols.
'Does somebody have to get killed?' -Kildare primary school students protest for a safer access route to school
The protest highlights the urgent demand for a safe access route to a primary school following a serious incident.