Police killed student outside Wisconsin school after reports of someone with a weapon, official says
Police shot and killed a student outside a middle school in Wisconsin after reports of someone with a weapon, prompting an hourslong lockdown.
Some details about the incident were provided, but key questions remain unanswered, leaving uncertainty about the exact circumstances of the shooting. [ more ]
The District 7 election in Berkeley features candidates James Chang and Cecilia Lunaparra, with a focus on student safety, People's Park, and affordable housing. [ more ]
BUSD alerts parents to an attempted kidnapping of a Ruth Acty Elementary student
Parents and students are warned about an attempted kidnapping of a student at Ruth Acty Elementary School in Berkeley, California.
The community safety alert advises students to stay vigilant, walk in groups, and seek help if they feel unsafe while walking to and from school. [ more ]
Teacher paid pupil not to report him after asking her if she was still a virgin'
A teacher has been banned from the profession for life after sending sexual messages to a student and paying her hush money.
The teacher admitted to meeting with the student, exchanging money to prevent her from reporting him, and engaging in inappropriate conversations with her. [ more ]
A college will reopen the site of a campus shooting. Some aren't ready.
Michigan State University is set to reopen Berkey Hall, where a shooting took place nearly a year ago, sparking a debate about student safety and trauma.
Some students and gun-control advocates argue that the decision to reopen the hall didn't involve enough student input and could be traumatizing for those affected. [ more ]
Over 1000 knives confiscated at NYC schools as blade seizures soar by 7% this year
The number of knives seized in New York City public schools has increased by 7% this year while the number of weapons-detecting scanners and school safety agents has decreased.
Only a small percentage of school buildings have permanent metal detectors, leading to concerns about student safety. [ more ]