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UT Austin Student Robbed at Gunpoint, the Latest in a String of Robberies Near Campus

The robbery is the fifth off-campus robbery involving UT students this month.

University of Michigan Students given Immediate Stay-at-home Order

University of Michigan Students given Immediate Stay-at-home Order

Undergraduate students at the University of Michigan have been issued an emergency stay-in-place order, after data shows that COVID-19 cases among Michigan students represents more than 60% of all local cases.

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OSU Creates Safety Task Force After Shooting Death Near Campus

The task force was created in the wake of the shooting death of 23-year-old OSU student, Chase Meola on Oct. 11.



New Bus Safety Technology Installed on Carroll County Public Schools Bus Fleet

New Bus Safety Technology Installed on Carroll County Public Schools Bus Fleet

Carroll County Public Schools in Maryland has outfitted its entire fleet of 311 school buses with new safety technology to help reduce cars from illegally passing buses when they are stopped.

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Virtual Learning Safety Tips

Because so many are online, sometimes schools forget to effectively communicate directly with parents about the steps that need to be taken in order to keep our kids safe at school — and at home.

Schools In Focus: Active Shooter Response Planning

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Schools In Focus: Active Shooter Response Planning

In this episode, we spoke to Tom Saccenti, a former campus police chief and security expert, about active shooter response planning in schools. His first piece of advice is to walk through an active shooter scenario with all teachers, janitors, staff members, etc. at the school.

1105 Media, Inc. Will Close on Election Day to Allow Employees to Vote and Volunteer

1105 Media, Inc. Will Close on Election Day to Allow Employees to Vote and Volunteer

1105 Media, Inc. today announced the decision to mark Nov. 3, an official company holiday to allow its employees the time to vote and volunteer as a poll worker on Election Day.

Surviving COVID-19: Bringing Students Back to Campus

Surviving COVID-19: Bringing Students Back to Campus

As COVID-19 continues to spread across the United States, lawmakers, school district leaders, and parents are debating and discussing the merits and pitfalls of bringing students back into the classroom this fall.

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4 Ways Schools Can Improve Indoor Air Quality to Reduce COVID-19 Transmission

Schools must consider their HVAC system as part of their overall COVID-19 mitigation strategy, in addition to social distancing, cleaning, screening, signage and operational practices.

Person holding a hand gun.

Three Arrested After Target Practice Hits Nearby School Buildings

Police arrested three men after their target practice led to bullet holes at nearby middle and high school buildings in Ceres, California.

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