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fromSan Jose Inside
22 hours ago

New Laws Crack Down on Hate and Antisemitism in CA schools

We are also immensely grateful to Gov. Newsom, Pro Tem Mike McGuire, Speaker Robert Rivas and to so many of our non-Jewish colleagues of both political parties who have stood as staunch allies in the fight against hate. Together, we will continue to fight to ensure that students of all faiths and backgrounds are safe, welcome, and can thrive in our schools.
Social justice
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Pepper spray, altercations force early end to school football game in Caledon: police | CBC News

Provincial police say they are investigating a "significant disturbance" that involved pepper spray and multiple altercations in the crowd of a high school football game in Caledon, Ont., Friday. Officers in attendance at Friday night's game at Humberview Secondary School responded around 8 p.m. to reports of pepper spray being deployed amongst "a large gathering of students" in the crowd, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said in a news release Monday.
Toronto
fromNBC New York
2 days ago

Student in custody after bringing loaded gun to Brooklyn school: Cops

Police say an official from East Brooklyn Community School in East Flatbush school called 911 after another student reported that the student in question brought a gun to school. Officers responded and found a loaded 9mm. Last month, a high school student in Queens was taken into custody when cops found a loaded gun on him after he allegedly posted an online threat about shooting up the school.
New York City
New York City
fromCbsnews
2 days ago

Student found with loaded gun in Brooklyn high school

A 17-year-old brought a loaded 9mm pistol to East Brooklyn High School; the school does not have metal detectors and officials are investigating.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Ontario school boards urge Ford to halt plan to scrap speed cameras | CBC News

Ontario school boards urge the provincial government to keep and refine speed cameras to protect children and reduce vehicle speeds around schools.
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

NJ kindergarten aide accused of smashing 5-year-old's head into metal cabinet

As a parent, it's like you do whatever you can to protect your kids, but I never expected this in a kindergarten class,
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fromFuturism
2 days ago

13-Year-Old Arrested for Asking ChatGPT How to Kill His Friend

13-year-old student typed a ChatGPT query about killing a classmate, triggering a Gaggle alert, police arrest, and renewed debate over AI monitoring in schools.
#building-collapse
US news
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Girl, 13, arrested after apparent online threat to Mass. school

A 13-year-old female student was arrested for allegedly posting a threat to a Clinton school on social media.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

San Jose: Teen arrested, accused of shooting gun near Sikh temple and school

The report described a clash between male juveniles that led an alleged negligent discharge of a firearm, San Jose police said in a news release Tuesday. Detectives eventually identified a 16-year-old boy as a suspect in the shooting, and learned that the boy was also suspected of shooting off a gun in other instances, including one near a school in Milpitas, police said.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Livermore police raid middle schoolers home after report of armed robbery at Starbucks

LIVERMORE Police here raided the home of a middle school student late last month, seizing a Glock pistol, ammunition, and a BB gun, after a report that the boy had robbed a fellow student at a local coffee shop, court records show. The boy, identified by authorities only as a student at Christensen Middle School, was suspected of robbing a fellow student at a Starbucks of a popular $80 backpack tag.
US news
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

'We can't do it alone': A conversation with Oakland Unified's first director of safety

Oakland Unified is replacing campus policing with a trauma-informed, restorative safety model emphasizing mental health, relationships, and community partnerships.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Letters: Enmity for 49ers clouds Santa Clara mayor's financial vision

Opposition to a reimbursed Super Bowl deal is attributed to personal dislike, and school-safety laws must extend protections against immigration-enforcement family separations.
Humor
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Felony charges after South Carolina high school filled with "fart spray"... for weeks

A teacher's assistant allegedly used an Internet-acquired fecal-odor spray at a high school, causing severe odors and medical visits and prompting felony charges.
#school-stabbing
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Student arrested on suspicion of bringing gun to Brentwood campus

We take any report of a weapon on campus extremely seriously and are thankful for the students who reported their concerns, along with the swift response from school staff,
US news
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Are We Collectively Numb Over Routine Violence?

As I waited in the long school pickup line, my daughter's father made an offhand comment about the necessity of school security guards. "Somebody shot up a Catholic school in Minneapolis today," I replied without a hint of emotion, as if I was describing the weather. Every year, there are signs of autumn's return: a peep of red or orange in the trees, apple picking, the return of the pumpkin spice latte,
Mental health
#immigration-enforcement
fromThe Mercury News
4 weeks 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
4 weeks ago
US politics

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

#school-threats
#antisemitism
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Student tip prevents school shooting in Redwood City, officials claim

An anonymous student tip to Sandy Hook Promise's reporting system prevented a potential Menlo-Atherton High School shooting and led to arrests and weapon recovery.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
2 weeks ago

Child Hit By Car Near School Spurs Calls For Safer Crosswalks In Brooklyn

Parents and officials demand stronger school-area safety measures and a permanent crossing guard after a child was struck near PS 38 in Boerum Hill.
#gun-violence
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Parent charged after allegedly driving dangerously through Oshawa school grounds, walking trail: police | CBC News

A 31-year-old parent is facing two charges after allegedly driving dangerously through the property of their child's school in Oshawa Friday, Durham police say. At 3:40 p.m. Friday, officers responded to reports of a vehicle driving dangerously through the parking lot and sports field at G.L. Roberts Collegiate Vocational Institute, Durham police said in a news release Tuesday. The vehicle was also seen driving dangerously toward students in the area, before the driver fled along a nearby waterfront trail, police said.
Toronto
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Planned shooting stopped at Peninsula high school via Sandy Hook Promise tip line

"What we know is that a student saw a concerning post on a friend's Instagram feed and reported it to our anonymous reporting system manned at our crisis center down in Miami," Hockley said. The posts included images of firearms, ammunition, and a mapped-out plan for attacking the school. The district told ABC7 News, it was Menlo-Atherton High School. Law enforcement later detained the student and recovered weapons from their home.
Non-profit organizations
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

'We're not North Korea.' Newsom signs bills to limit immigration raids at schools and unmask federal agents

California enacted laws restricting federal immigration agents' access to schools, hospitals and public spaces and banning disclosure of immigrant information without a judicial warrant.
Education
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

Teacher Keeps It So Real , Saying She Did *Not* Sign Up For Active Shooter Drills

Teachers accept demanding work but should not have to teach young children active shooter responses or risk their lives through routine lockdown drills.
New York City
fromQNS
2 weeks ago

Heightened security at Cardozo High School after student was busted for bringing loaded gun onto Bayside campus: NYPD - QNS

A 16-year-old was arrested at Benjamin Cardozo High after bringing a loaded 9mm semiautomatic handgun and posting a shooting threat; police recovered the weapon.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

French police shoot dead a man with machete near school

A machete-wielding man was shot dead by police near a nursery school in La Seyne-sur-Mer after refusing orders and moving toward officers.
#mass-shootings
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Bail denied for suspect who stabbed SF father in front of his son near school

The man charged with stabbing a father to death in front of the victim's young son in San Francisco was denied bail Tuesday afternoon.
San Francisco
Miscellaneous
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Teens say they can't escape graphic videos of Kirk shooting on Tiktok, X, Instagram | Fortune

Graphic video of Charlie Kirk's assassination spread quickly across social media and into schools, traumatizing students and forcing teachers to address the shooting and its effects.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

I Saw What One Little Boy Did to His Parents at School Drop-Off. I'm Afraid to Have Him Near My Daughter.

Underfunded schools often delay support for children with severe behavioral needs, endangering both the child and classmates until a crisis forces action.
fromDataBreaches.Net
3 weeks ago

Uvalde CISD to close most of next week due to ransomware issue - DataBreaches.Net

The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District will close for most of next week after the district detected ransomware in its servers, according to district officials. The district will close from Sept. 15-18 and will exchange the dates it is closed with other previously scheduled non-working days integrated into the current UCISD calendar. The ransomware detected by the district is affecting several essential online systems, including phones, thermostats, camera monitoring and visitor management systems, among critical services, the district said.
Information security
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Some Toronto schools getting a failing grade for not properly tracking absent students | CBC News

Attendance tracking weaknesses at some TDSB schools led to parents not being notified and schools sometimes not knowing absent students' whereabouts.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

2 Mass. teachers reportedly on leave for reactions to Charlie Kirk's death

The superintendent of Wachusett Regional School District confirmed a teacher was placed on administrative leave after allegedly "making inappropriate comments" on her personal social media page. "Please know that Wachusett Regional School District condemns violence in all forms. Political violence, especially, has no place in our country, and it directly contradicts our nation's founding principles," Superintendent James Reilly said in a statement, which did not name the teacher.
Miscellaneous
Education
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

A tightening OUSD budget leaves little room for raises this year

Oakland Unified must finalize a fiscal plan while support staff push for Bay Area cost-of-living salary increases amid long tenure and low wages.
Austin
fromAustin Monitor
3 weeks ago

Austin police canceled a shelter-in-place order while a shooter was on the loose - Austin Monitor

Shelter-in-place alerts in Austin were prematurely canceled while an armed shooter remained at large, leaving schools and residents unaware and at risk.
fromPadailypost
3 weeks ago

Menlo-Atherton High School put on lockdown, arrest made

Menlo-Atherton High School was put on lockdown this afternoon (Sept. 10) due to a threat to the school and a former student was arrested, Atherton police said. Someone called the police's tip line to let them know that a former M-A student had posted "concerning content" online about the school, according to a notice sent out by police. Police advised the school to lock down out of an abundance of caution.
Education
Education
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
4 weeks ago

AUSD Notes: A brief review of emergency protocols at Alameda schools

Alameda Unified School District prioritizes student safety by regularly updating, practicing, and following collaborative emergency protocols for fires, earthquakes, heat, and poor air quality.
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks 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
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Working as a Team to Create a Bully-Free Classroom

Preventing school bullying requires coordinated action from parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators through accountability, support, skill-building, and restorative harm repair.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

Opinion: It's time to 'move our feet'

School shootings continue to endanger children and communities, producing repeated grief and urgent calls for action to prevent future tragedies.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
US news

San Francisco faith leaders respond to Minneapolis Catholic school mass shooting

Faith and community leaders express grief and call for strengthened school and worship security, protocol reviews, and collective action after a Minneapolis Catholic school shooting.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

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

A father searched a chaotic Minneapolis church mass shooting for his daughters, felt relief upon finding them, and expressed anger about pervasive gun violence.
#mass-shooting
fromMail Online
1 month 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 month 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 month 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
1 month 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
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

California elementary teacher filmed himself sexually assaulting kids at school, authorities say

Former Sacramento teacher Kim Kenneth Wilson received a 215-years-to-life sentence for grooming, sexually assaulting, and recording multiple students over several years.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month 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.
fromMission Local
1 month ago

'That's our babies!' Proud parents, rowdy kids at back to school day in S.F.

SFUSD is a sanctuary district, in a sanctuary city, that is within a sanctuary state. We are working very closely with our city leaders... to make sure our students, our families and our educators are safe.
San Francisco
#education
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Social justice

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

fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Social justice

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

fromNew York Post
1 month ago

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

"Her mom just came in and started beating me with the cup. I took my head because I saw blood dripping. I took my head and I saw blood all over my hands."
US politics
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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months 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
2 months 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
3 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
3 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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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

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.
France politics
fromThe Local France
3 months ago

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

Authorities are addressing knife crime among children through improved mental health care and safety measures in schools.
NYC parents
fromStreetsblog
3 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
3 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.dw.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

Dunblane to Graz: A history of school shootings in Europe DW 06/10/2025

The Graz school shooting is Austria's deadliest incident, highlighting the rarity of such violence in the nation.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago
Germany news

Austria: Several killed in Graz school shooting DW 06/10/2025

A shooting incident at a Graz high school resulted in 10 deaths, including the shooter, and raised alarm over school safety.
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